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discipline — [ disiplin ] n. f. • 1080; « punition, ravage, douleur » en a. fr.; lat. disciplina 1 ♦ ( XIVe) Fouet fait de cordelettes ou de petites chaînes utilisé pour se flageller, se mortifier. Des coups de discipline. « Laurent, serrez ma haire avec ma… … Encyclopédie Universelle
discipliné — discipline [ disiplin ] n. f. • 1080; « punition, ravage, douleur » en a. fr.; lat. disciplina 1 ♦ ( XIVe) Fouet fait de cordelettes ou de petites chaînes utilisé pour se flageller, se mortifier. Des coups de discipline. « Laurent, serrez ma… … Encyclopédie Universelle
severe — severe, stern, austere, ascetic can all mean given to or characterized by strict discipline and firm restraint. Severe is applicable to persons and their looks, acts, thoughts, and utterances or to things (as laws, penalties, judgments, and… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
DISCIPLINE — n. f. Méthode d’instruction et d’éducation. Vous êtes sous la discipline d’un maître éprouvé. élevé sous une bonne discipline. La discipline de l’esprit. Il a vieilli dans ce sens. Toutefois, au pluriel, ce mot s’emploie souvent encore pour… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
discipline — 01. I think they should [discipline] their child more; he is always getting into trouble at school. 02. When you join the army, one of the first things you are taught is [discipline]. 03. The child s father was angry that no [disciplinary] action … Grammatical examples in English
severe — adj. 1 rigorous, strict, and harsh in attitude or treatment (a severe critic; severe discipline). 2 serious, critical (a severe shortage). 3 vehement or forceful (a severe storm). 4 extreme (in an unpleasant quality) (a severe winter; severe… … Useful english dictionary
Severe — Se*vere , a. [Compar. {Severer}; superl. {Severest}.] [L. severus; perhaps akin to Gr. ??? awe, ??? revered, holy, solemn, Goth. swikns innocent, chaste: cf. F. s[ e]v[ e]re. Cf. {Asseverate}, {Persevere}.] 1. Serious in feeling or manner;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discipline — Dis ci*pline, n. [F. discipline, L. disciplina, from discipulus. See {Disciple}.] 1. The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, mental, or moral … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
severe — [sə vir′] adj. severer, severest [< MFr < OFr < L severus, prob. < se , apart (see SECEDE) + IE base * wer , (to be) friendly > OE wær, faith, pledge, bond (of friendship)] 1. harsh, strict, or highly critical, as in treatment;… … English World dictionary
severe — adjective (severer; est) Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin severus Date: 1548 1. a. strict in judgment, discipline, or government b. of a strict or stern bearing or manner ; austere 2. rigorous in restraint, punishment … New Collegiate Dictionary
