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

On top of that, further rate hikes aimed at taming inflation also risk slowing down the economy.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

For Bengio, taming AI's advance is "an international challenge, a bit like nuclear weapons are an international challenge."

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

How much clearer can the Fed Chairman be about taming inflation?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

The Kansas City Federal Reserve’s upcoming Jackson Hole symposium later this week will also be key for the dollar if Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh recommits to taming inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

It felt good to be a part of something as big as taming the Mississippi.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson