tame

US /teɪm/
UK /teɪm/
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1.

not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

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The bird is quite tame and will eat from your hand.
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The once wild horse is now completely tame.
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domesticateddocilegentle
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wildferaluntamed
2.

not exciting or interesting; dull

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The party was quite tame, with no dancing or loud music.
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His latest novel is a bit tame compared to his previous works.
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dullboringunexcitingmild
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excitingwildthrilling
1.

to make an animal not dangerous or frightened of people; to domesticate

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It took months to tame the wild horse.
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She managed to tame the stray cat with patience and food.
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domesticatebreak intrain
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wildenuntame
2.

to make something less powerful or easier to control

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The government tried to tame inflation with new policies.
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He needed to tame his temper before it caused more problems.
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controlsubduecurbmaster
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unleashexacerbateintensify