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discipline

verb [T] (CONTROL)
 
 
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

Definition

to teach someone to behave in a controlled way: [+ to infinitive] I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less chocolate.Teaching in general
(Definition of discipline verb (CONTROL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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