WordCmp.com

punish vs discipline

discipline vs punish

punish is not a noun while discipline is a noun.

punish and discipline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punish No No Yes No
discipline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discipline is a hyponym of punish; that is, discipline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than punish:
  • punish: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • discipline: punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Other hyponyms of punish include avenge, retaliate, revenge, tar-and-feather, execute, put to death, pillory, castigate, amerce, victimise, victimize, scourge, correct, sort out.
punish (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
punish (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
Difference between punish and discipline

Words related to "punish"

Words related to "discipline"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.