| discipline | training to improve strength or selfontrol |
self-denial
self-discipline
selfontrol | the act of denying yourself, controlling your impulses |
| discipline correction | the act of punishing, the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received |
drawing card
loss leader
leader | a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers |
| discipline | the trait of being well behaved, he insisted on discipline among the troops |
self-discipline
self-denial | the trait of practicing self discipline |
| discipline | a system of rules of conduct or method of practice, he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine, for such a plan to work requires discipline, |
discipline
subject
subject area
subject field
field
field of study
study bailiwick | a branch of knowledge, in what discipline is his doctorate?, teachers should be well trained in their subject, anthropology is the study of human beings |
science
scientific discipline | a particular branch of scientific knowledge, the science of genetics |
humanistic discipline
humanities
liberal arts
arts | studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills), the college of arts and sciences |
| spiritual leader | a leader in religious or sacred affairs |
| leader | a person who rules or guides or inspires others |
| American Revolutionary leader | a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States |
baron big businessman
business leader
king magnate
mogul power top executive
tycoon | a very wealthy or powerful businessman, an oil baron |
civic leader
civil leader | a leader in municipal affairs |
civil rights leader
civil rights worker
civil rights activist | a leader of the political movement dedicated to securing equal opportunity for members of minority groups |
| floor leader | the legislator who organizes his party's strategy |
| labor leader | a leader of a labor movement |
| majority leader | leader of the majority party in a legislature |
| military leader | a leader of military forces |
| minority leader | leader of the minority party in a legislature |
| nationalist leader | the leader of a nationalist movement |
politician
politico
pol
political leader | a person active in party politics |
puppet ruler
puppet leader | a leader or ruler who is chosen by a despot to head a government |
| religious leader | leader of a religious order |
statesman
solon
national leader | a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs |
| strike leader | someone who leads a strike |
discipline
correct
sort out | punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience, The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently |
| discipline train check condition | develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice, especially to teach self-control, Parents must discipline their children, Is this dog trained? |