Top synonyms for “tame”: chasten, cultivate, domesticate, domesticise, domesticize, meek, moderate, naturalise, and 17 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)correct by punishment or discipline
- (verb)make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans“The horse was domesticated a long time ago”
- (verb)overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable“He tames lions for the circus”
- (verb)adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment“domesticate oats”
- (verb)make less strong or intense; soften“Tone down that aggressive letter”
- (adjective)flat and uninspiring
- (adjective)very docile“tame obedience”
- (adjective)brought from wildness into a domesticated state“tame animals”
- (adjective)very restrained or quiet“a tame Christmas party”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "tame"?
Common synonyms for "tame" include chasten, cultivate, domesticate, domesticise, domesticize, meek. Our thesaurus lists 25 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "tame"?
Antonyms for "tame" include wild. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "tame" mean?
correct by punishment or discipline
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