TAMING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word taming. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TAMING
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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 |