Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taming
verb
/ˈteɪmɪŋ/
Definition
The process of domestication or making something less wild.
Examples
- The taming of wild horses has been a skill passed down for generations.
- He approached the task of taming the frightened puppy with patience.
- The novel depicts the journey of taming nature to build a thriving farm.
Meaning
Taming refers to the act of gently training an animal or organism to live in close association with humans, reducing its natural resistance or aggressive tendencies.
Synonyms
- domestication
- training
- calming
- subduing
