taming

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈteɪmɪŋ/

From the verb tame: (⇒ conjugate)
taming is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

tame
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Sense: Adjective: domesticated - animals
Synonyms:
domesticated, domestic Collocations, trained Collocations, broken Collocations, housebroken, house-trained, used to humans
Antonyms:
wild Collocations, undomesticated, untamed, untrained, uncivilized, bestial, savage Collocations, unbroken, unrestrained, unleashed, off the leash
Sense: Adjective: docile
Synonyms:
docile, submissive, subdued Collocations, passive, compliant Collocations, obedient, unassertive, tractable, amenable Collocations, acquiescent
Sense: Adjective: uninteresting
Synonyms:
uninteresting, unexciting, dull Collocations, boring Collocations, bland Collocations, dry Collocations, uninspiring, uninspired, drab Collocations, humdrum, ho-hum, insipid, tedious Collocations, flat Collocations, colorless, colourless (UK), wearisome, wearying, pedestrian Collocations, dusty Collocations, arid
Antonyms:
interesting Collocations, thrilling Collocations, exciting Collocations, enthralling, extraordinary Collocations, intriguing Collocations, engaging Collocations, striking Collocations, appealing Collocations, unique Collocations, unconventional
Sense: Verb: domesticate
Synonyms:
domesticate, train Collocations, house-train, break Collocations
Sense: Verb: restrain
Synonyms:
restrain Collocations, subdue Collocations, control Collocations, bring sth under control, contain Collocations, suppress Collocations, curb Collocations, bridle, stifle Collocations, inhibit, lessen, check Collocations, govern, rein in, regulate, hold back, measure Collocations, rule Collocations, swallow Collocations, smother Collocations


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