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TAMES

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tames.

Tames - as an adjective

Very restrained or quiet

Example: "A tame christmas party"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wild

Brought from wildness into a domesticated state

Example: "Tame animals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tamed
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wild

Tames - as an adjective satellite

Flat and uninspiring

Very docile

Example: "Tame obedience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meek

Tames - as a verb

Correct by punishment or discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chastensubdue

Make less strong or intense; soften

Example: "Tone down that aggressive letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moderatetone down

Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

Example: "Domesticate oats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cultivatedomesticatenaturalisenaturalize

Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

Example: "He tames lions for the circus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticatedomesticisedomesticizereclaim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

Example: "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticate

Example Sentences

"She tames wild horses for a living."
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Word Game Points

Is TAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tames is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TAMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tames is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is TAMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tames is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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