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Tames

/teɪmz/

To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

📖 Definitions of "Tames"

verb
  1. 1

    To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

    "He tamed the wild horse."

  2. 2

    To become tame or domesticated.

  3. 3

    To make gentle or meek.

    "to tame a rebellion"

verb
  1. 1

    To broach or enter upon; to taste, as a liquor; to divide; to distribute; to deal out.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tames"

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WordDefinition
domesticatedSelectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet)
docileReady to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
gentleverbTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
cultivated(of a person) cultured, refined, educated
subduedReduced in intensity or strength; toned down.
domesticnounOf or relating to the home.
subdueverb(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
meeknounHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
broken in(participial adjective; mechanical, engineering) (sometimes comparative) Having been broken in to seat the parts.
chastenverbTo render humble or restrained.
brokennounFragmented; in separate pieces.
unexcitingNot exciting.
curbsnoun(figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
domesticatesnoun(transitive) To adapt to live with humans.
quietsverb(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
subduesverb(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
outlastsverb(transitive) To live, last or remain longer than.
slaysverb(ambitransitive, chiefly African-American Vernacular and LGBTQ slang) To amaze, stun, or otherwise incapacitate by excellence; to excel at something.
overpowersverb(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.
conquersverbTo defeat in combat; to subjugate.

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