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punishment vs discipline

discipline vs punishment

punishment and discipline both are nouns.

punishment is not a verb while discipline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punishment Yes No No No
discipline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, discipline is a hyponym of punishment; that is, discipline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than punishment:
  • punishment: the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
  • discipline: the act of disciplining
punishment (noun) discipline (noun)
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty 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
punishment (verb) discipline (verb)
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 punishment and discipline

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