taming

VERB

domesticate, make compliant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer curb pacify restrain soften subdue suppress temper vanquish

STRONG

break bridle bust check discipline domesticize domiciliate enslave gentle house-train housebreak humble mitigate mute repress subjugate train

WEAK

break in break the spirit bring to heel tone down water down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate encourage fail incite irritate lose release surrender upset

STRONG

aid allow fix free help let go liberate mend permit

Example Sentences

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taming

Firefighters made some progress taming the flames, allowing several thousand people to return to their homes on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

All eyes have been on the Fed since new chair Kevin Warsh took over, with the central bank indicating its focus was firmly on taming surging inflation.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

A mild-mannered pastor, Kenny appears to be the reason for the taming — Shyanne doesn’t want to scare him off by showing too much of her real self.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Each of those areas is packed with side quests and activities, ranging from fishing and arm wrestling to taming animals.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

In some ways this is not surprising: the New World had fewer animal candidates for taming than the Old.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann