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DOMESTICATE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word domesticate. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word domesticate. (close relations)
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tame
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• very restrained or quiet

• brought from wildness into a domesticated state

adjective satellite

• flat and uninspiring

• very docile

verb

• correct by punishment or discipline

• make less strong or intense; soften

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

• make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

cultivate
verbv
verb

• foster the growth of

• prepare for crops

• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

breed
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• a special type

verb

• call forth

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• cause to procreate (animals)

• have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

harness
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

• stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

verb

• put a harness

• exploit the power of

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• keep in check

housebreak
verbv
verb

• train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house

subdue
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

train
verb, nounv, n
noun

• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

• a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

• a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

• a series of consequences wrought by an event

• piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

verb

• create by training and teaching

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• educate for a future role or function

• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

• travel by rail or train

• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

domesticise
verbv
verb

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

domesticize
verbv
verb

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

naturalise
verbv
verb

• adopt to another place

• make more natural or lifelike

• make into a citizen

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

naturalize
verbv
verb

• make into a citizen

• explain with reference to nature

• adopt to another place

• make more natural or lifelike

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

reclaim
verbv
verb

• claim back

• reuse (materials from waste products)

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

Best Hypernyms For DOMESTICATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for domesticate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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accommodate adapt alter break change control cultivate discipline master modify subdue subjugate tame train

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