Synonyms for
Taming
Definition
The act of making a wild animal calm and obedient through training.
Synonyms & similar words
chasten
moderate
domesticise
subdue
domesticize
tonedown
cultivate
reclaim
naturalize
tame
naturalise
domesticate
domestication
training
breaking
subduing
conquering
pacifying
disciplining
docility
mastery
control
restrain
manage
suppression
curbing
regulation
calming
conditioning
regulating
educating
Example sentences
- The circus trainer was an expert at taming wild animals.
- She was determined to succeed in taming the ferocious lion.
- The dog needed some taming as it was too aggressive.
- The horse was too wild and needed a lot of taming before it could be ridden.
- The taming of the shrew is a famous play by William Shakespeare.
Quotes
Taming the beast is one thing, but taming the mind is another.
The taming of any vice requires a constant and persistent effort.
Taming the tongue is the first step towards wisdom.