tame

/tˈe‍ɪm/

/ˈteɪm/

[adjective] [verb]

tame

[ADJECTIVE]

(of an animal) fit to live with the people and not afraid of them

synonyms : tamed

antonyms : wild

flat and uninspiring

very restrained or quiet

antonyms : wild

very docile

synonyms : meek

to tame

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make a wild animal or bird fit for living with people

synonyms : domesticate

correct by punishment or discipline

synonyms : chasten

subdue

adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

synonyms : cultivate

domesticate

naturalise

naturalize

not able to be computed or enumerated

antonyms : calculable

overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

synonyms : domesticate

domesticise

domesticize

reclaim

make less strong or intense; soften

synonyms : moderate

tone down

Examples

1. These early farmers tamed wild cows, goats, and sheep.

2. The right answer is taming our survival instinct.

3. Monday Putin tames six black bear.

4. - You tamed my monster!

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