noun a subject or field of study that involves rules and regulations

adjective relating to or enforcing discipline

  • The company has a strict disciplinary policy in place to address any misconduct.
  • If you keep breaking the rules, you'll end up facing some disciplinary action.
  • You better watch out or you'll get slapped with a disciplinary write-up.
  • His conscience acted as a disciplinary force, guiding him towards making better decisions.

noun the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior

verb to train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way

  • Discipline is essential for maintaining order in any organization.
  • You need to have some discipline if you want to succeed in your studies.
  • I really need to get my discipline in check if I want to reach my goals.
  • In life, discipline is like the rudder of a ship that steers us towards our destination.

noun a state of disgrace or loss of reputation

verb to bring shame or disgrace upon

  • Committing such an act would bring dishonor to your family.
  • I can't believe he would do something to dishonor his reputation like that.
  • She's always causing drama and trying to dishonor people for no reason.
  • Choosing to cheat on the exam would be a dishonor to your own integrity.

noun defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders

adjective insubordinate (related to insubordination)

  • The employee was reprimanded for his insubordination towards his supervisor.
  • She got in trouble for being insubordinate and not following the rules.
  • He was being a total rebel and showing insubordination towards authority.
  • Her insubordination towards tradition was seen as a bold move in the industry.

noun a person who pretends to be ill or incapacitated in order to avoid work or duty

  • The doctor suspected the patient of being a malingerer due to inconsistent symptoms.
  • I think he's just a malingerer trying to get out of work.
  • Don't believe her excuses, she's just a malingerer.
  • His habit of procrastination made him a malingerer of his own success.

verb to impose a penalty on someone for a wrongdoing or offense

  • The judge decided to punish the criminal with a lengthy prison sentence.
  • My mom will punish me if I don't finish my homework on time.
  • If you keep acting up, I'm gonna have to punish you, bro.
  • The consequences of his actions came back to punish him in the end.

verb to make a solemn declaration or promise

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

  • As a public official, she was sworn to uphold the laws of the land.
  • I was sworn to secrecy about the surprise party.
  • We were sworn to keep our lips sealed about the prank we pulled.
  • He was sworn to protect his little sister no matter what.

adjective Involving betrayal of trust or loyalty; treasonous

  • The traitorous actions of the politician were met with severe consequences.
  • I can't believe he would do something so traitorous to his own friends.
  • She's always been a bit traitorous, you can't trust her.
  • His betrayal felt like a traitorous stab in the back.

noun a phrase used to emphasize that something is never allowed or possible

adverb modifies the verb 'be' in the phrase 'under no circumstances'

  • Under no circumstances should you disclose confidential information to unauthorized individuals.
  • I will not lend you my car, under no circumstances.
  • I ain't gonna do that, under no circumstances.
  • His loyalty to the company is unwavering, under no circumstances will he betray them.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

  • The employee absented himself from work without prior notice.
  • She absented herself from the meeting because she wasn't feeling well.
  • He totally ghosted us and absented himself from the group project.
  • In his mind, he absented himself from the chaos of the city by retreating to the countryside.

noun When used together, 'act of honor' functions as a noun phrase to describe a specific action or deed done to show respect or admiration.

  • The act of honor was bestowed upon the brave soldier for his selfless actions on the battlefield.
  • She did the act of honor by helping her neighbor with groceries without being asked.
  • Bro, that was a real act of honor when he covered for you at work last week.
  • In literature, the act of honor often symbolizes a character's moral integrity and values.