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Showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working
“The German newsreels of the period depict young, bronzed, disciplined troops marching through the cornfields of France like conquering demigods.”
Free of, or inclined to avoid, conflict or dissent
(of a rule or discipline) Rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
Complying or willing to comply with an order or request
(of a rule or discipline) Rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
Showing self-restraint or abstemious moderation
Educated or schooled in a given field
Hardened or desensitized, typically to hardship, work, or something generally undesirable
Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial
Domesticated and tamed, especially of, or as, a pet
Marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
Past tense for to punish or rebuke formally for an offense
“How should we discipline these roguish students who have been skipping classes regularly?”
Past tense for to bring someone or something under control
“I could talk to him and he would adjust his behavior, but there were times that I had to discipline him.”
(discipline oneself to do something) Past tense for to train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way
“He would discipline himself to get up early each morning to go for a run.”
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