discipline
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Sense: Noun: self-control
Synonyms:
self-control, control Collocations, restraint Collocations, self-restraint, self-discipline Collocations, moderation, obedience, decorum, willpower
Sense: Noun: system of obedience
Synonyms:
training Collocations, drill Collocations, drilling Collocations, regimentation, regulation Collocations, preparation Collocations, limitation, development Collocations, exercise Collocations, authority Collocations, inculcation, strictness, tight rein, firm hand, iron hand, correction Collocations, management Collocations, punishment Collocations, conditioning, governance Collocations, grooming Collocations, indoctrination, brainwashing
Sense: Noun: field of study or expertise
Synonyms:
field of study, specialty Collocations , speciality , area Collocations, subject Collocations, topic Collocations, subject area, subject matter, field of endeavor, field of endeavour , academic area, area of study
Sense: Verb: punish
Synonyms:
punish Collocations, correct Collocations, penalize, penalise , deal with, rebuke Collocations, reprimand, chastise, bring sb to book, flog, whip Collocations, beat Collocations, thrash, spank Collocations, cane Collocations, birch Collocations
Sense: Verb: keep sb in line
Synonyms:
keep sb in line, keep sb in check, check Collocations, regulate, curb Collocations, restrain Collocations, teach Collocations, instruct Collocations, tutor Collocations, educate Collocations, condition Collocations, whip sb into shape , train Collocations