Synonyms for Discipline
Definition of discipline
noun
- a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
- a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline"
- the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "discipline"
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"Discipline" in song lyrics
See how discipline is used in real songs:
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"I found discipline"
Belief f/ MURS — The Fountainhead (I Know '06) -
"Moved with my older brother taught me discipline"
Blackalicious — Purest Love -
"Just a simple plan with a little bit of self discipline"
Blue Scholars — Ordinary Guy