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to tame
01
to make a wild animal or bird fit for living with people
Transitive: to tame a wild animal
Examples
The trainer used gentle methods to tame the wild horse.
It took several weeks of patient training to tame the rescued wolf.
02
to prepare and develop wild or uncultivated land for farming or settlement
Transitive: to tame a land
Examples
Early settlers worked tirelessly to tame the dense forests for agriculture.
They tamed the barren land, transforming it into fertile fields.
03
to reduce the strength or influence of something
Transitive: to tame intensity of something
Examples
The new policies were designed to tame the rising inflation.
She worked hard to tame her fear of public speaking.
tame
01
brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans
Examples
The lion was surprisingly tame after years in captivity.
They raised tame rabbits in their backyard.
02
lacking excitement, vigor, or interest
Examples
The movie 's plot was surprisingly tame.
His speech was tame compared to his fiery reputation.
03
calm, moderate, or lacking intensity in behavior or expression
Examples
The crowd remained tame despite the exciting announcement.
She led a tame discussion without controversy.
04
submissive, gentle, and easily managed
Examples
The cat was tame, allowing the children to pet it freely.
The dog was tame and obedient.
Lexical Tree
tamable
tameable
tame
