disciplinary action

NOUN

punishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse beating discipline forfeiture retribution sanction suffering torture trial

STRONG

amercement castigation chastening chastisement comeuppance confiscation correction deprivation forfeit gallows infliction lumps maltreatment mortification mulct ostracism pain penance proof purgatory reparation rod sequestration unhappiness victimization

WEAK

hard work punitive measures rough treatment short shrift what for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

award happiness reward

STRONG

indulgence

WEAK

encouragement exoneration praise protection

Example Sentences

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The lawyer was fined $17,200, has been barred from filing with the court without a cosigner, and had the case referred to the state bar association for possible disciplinary action.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

One of the issues is the catch-all approach to disciplinary action in England.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I assumed they would say yes without hesitation. And my plan was to follow up with a question on what disciplinary action they had taken against those who violated the code of conduct.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he directed a middle finger at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Coach had promised Mom that disciplinary action was being taken, though we didn’t know the full extent of Will’s punishment.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

disciplinary action

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