discipline vs mortify

mortify vs discipline

discipline is a noun but mortify is not a noun.

discipline and mortify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discipline	Yes	No	Yes	No
mortify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mortify is a hyponym of discipline; that is, mortify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discipline:

discipline: develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
mortify: practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

discipline (noun)	mortify (noun)
training to improve strength or self-control
the act of disciplining
the trait of being well behaved
a branch of knowledge
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

discipline (verb)	mortify (verb)
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience	undergo necrosis
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control	cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
	hold within limits and control
	practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

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