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discipline
training to improve strength or self-control
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noun
training to improve strength or self-control
noun
the act of disciplining
“the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received”
noun
the trait of being well behaved
“he insisted on discipline among the troops”
noun
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
“he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine”
noun
a branch of knowledge
“in what discipline is his doctorate?”
verb
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
“The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently”
verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
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the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
he insisted on discipline among the troops
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline
in what discipline is his doctorate?
teachers should be well trained in their subject
anthropology is the study of human beings
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?
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