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TAMING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word taming. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word taming. (close relations)
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domestication
nounn
noun

• adaptation to intimate association with human beings

• the attribute of having been domesticated

• accommodation to domestic life

training
nounn
noun

• activity leading to skilled behavior

• the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

subduing
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

domesticate
verbv
verb

• 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

chasten
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

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

domesticise
verbv
verb

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

domesticize
verbv
verb

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

meek
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

moderate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center

adjective satellite

• not extreme

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

verb

• preside over

• make less fast or intense

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• make less severe or harsh

• make less strong or intense; soften

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

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

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

tamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• brought from wildness into a domesticated state

adjective satellite

• brought from wildness

tone down
verbv
verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make less strong or intense; soften

Best Hypernyms For TAMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for taming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
alter change modify accommodate adapt

Alternatives for DOMESTICATION

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