Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tame
verb
/teɪm/
Definition
to domesticate or make less wild
Examples
- He managed to tame the wild horse with patience and kindness.
- Her stories were so vivid that they tamed the audience into silence.
- The training helped to tame the aggressive dog.
Meaning
To tame something means to train it to be gentle and obedient, often referring to animals. It can also relate to making something less fierce or intense.
Synonyms
- domesticate
- bend
- subdue
- calm
- gentle
