Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taming
verb
/ˈteɪmɪŋ/
Definition
The act of training or controlling a wild animal to become more docile or manageable.
Examples
- Taming a wild horse takes time and patience.
- The project focuses on taming invasive plant species.
- She is taming her fears to give a great performance.
Meaning
Taming refers to the process of domesticating a wild creature or making something less fierce or difficult to handle.
Synonyms
- domesticating
- training
- subduing
- smoothing
- disciplining
