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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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

His remarks rocketed around social media, arresting sliding stocks and taming spiking oil prices.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

A misfiring and cramping Jannik Sinner admitted Saturday he "got lucky" after dropping a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in furnace-like heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Mann said the BOE could help close the “consumption gap” and boost growth by keeping its key rate high and taming inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Factions and splinter groups had for years prevented Rome from taming the eastern territories.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby