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penalize vs discipline

discipline vs penalize

penalize is not a noun while discipline is a noun.

penalize and discipline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalize No No Yes No
discipline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discipline is a hyponym of penalize; that is, discipline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalize:
  • penalize: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • discipline: punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Other hyponyms of penalize include avenge, retaliate, revenge, tar-and-feather, execute, put to death, pillory, castigate, amerce, victimise, victimize, scourge, correct, sort out.
penalize (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
penalize (verb) discipline (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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