mortify vs discipline

discipline vs mortify

mortify is not a noun while discipline is a noun.

mortify and discipline both are verbs.

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

As verbs, discipline is a hypernym of mortify; that is, discipline is a word with a broader meaning than mortify:

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

Other hypernyms of mortify include crucify, mortify, subdue, check, condition, train.

mortify (noun)	discipline (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

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

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