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All disciplining synonyms

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verb disciplining

  • regiment — Military. a unit of ground forces, consisting of two or more battalions or battle groups, a headquarters unit, and certain supporting units.
  • overrun — to rove over (a country, region, etc.); invade; ravage: a time when looting hordes had overrun the province.
  • steer — to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
  • quash — to put down or suppress completely; quell; subdue: to quash a rebellion.
  • subject — that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation.
  • quench — to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
  • subjugate — to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • superintend — to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.).
  • quieten — to become quiet (often followed by down).
  • head up — the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
  • reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
  • squelch — to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash.
  • run the show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
  • trample — to tread or step heavily and noisily; stamp.
  • bolster — If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
  • vanquish — to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle.
  • cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
  • bear down — If someone or something bears down on you, they move quickly towards you in a threatening way.
  • improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
  • beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
  • promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
  • get the upper hand — gain advantage
  • refine — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.
  • put down — a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
  • advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
  • shut down — to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
  • ameliorate — If someone or something ameliorates a situation, they make it better or easier in some way.
  • tone down — any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones.
  • better — Better is the comparative of good.
  • domesticate — to convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame.
  • civilise — To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
  • pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
  • civilize — To civilize a person or society means to educate them and improve their way of life.
  • bust — a raid, search, or arrest by the police
  • court — A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
  • domiciliate — to domicile.
  • further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
  • house-train — to housebreak.
  • nurse — a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
  • housebreak — to train (a pet) to excrete outdoors or in a specific place.
  • polish — to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
  • mitigate — to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
  • bring on — If something brings on an illness, pain, or feeling, especially one that you often suffer from, it causes you to have it.
  • mute — silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
  • butter up — If someone butters you up, they try to please you because they want you to help or support them.
  • bring to heel — (Transitive Verb) IDI To compel someone to obey; to force someone into a submissive condition.
  • get in with — start to associate with
  • water down — a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen, H 2 O, freezing at 32°F or 0°C and boiling at 212°F or 100°C, that in a more or less impure state constitutes rain, oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.: it contains 11.188 percent hydrogen and 88.812 percent oxygen, by weight.
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