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discipline vs penalise

penalise vs discipline

discipline is a noun but penalise is not a noun.

discipline and penalise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discipline Yes No Yes No
penalise No No Yes No
As verbs, penalise is a hypernym of discipline; that is, penalise is a word with a broader meaning than discipline:
  • discipline: punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
  • penalise: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Other hypernyms of discipline include penalize, punish.
discipline (noun) penalise (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) penalise (verb)
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Difference between discipline and penalise

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