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tame

UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/

Translations

tameverb
tamed
Past Simple
tamed
Past Participle
taming
Gerund
UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/
The lion tamer managed to tame the fierce lion.
Укротитель львов сумел укротить свирепого льва.
He tried to tame the wild horse.
Он пытался приручить дикого коня.
Additional translations
умиротворять
Synonyms
domesticate
subdue
train
discipline
cultivate
control
manage
Antonyms
wild
tameadjective
tamer
Comp.
tamest
Super.
UK
/teɪm/
US
/teɪm/
The tame lion was part of the circus act.
Приручённый лев был частью циркового представления.
The horse was surprisingly tame and easy to ride.
Лошадь была удивительно смирной и легкой в управлении.
The tame rabbit hopped around the garden.
Ручной кролик прыгал по саду.
Additional translations
послушный
укрощённый
Synonyms
unaggressive
manageable
mild
docile
trained
subdued
gentle
domesticated
Antonyms
wild
tamenoun
Additional translations
укрощение

Definitions

tameverb
To domesticate an animal, making it gentle and accustomed to human control.
Farmers often tame wild horses to use them for riding and work.
To make something less powerful, intense, or difficult to control.
The government introduced new policies to tame inflation.
To bring something under control or to make it more manageable.
She managed to tame her unruly hair with a new styling product.
tameadjective
Domesticated or not wild; having been made docile or tractable.
The tame rabbit hopped around the garden without fear.
Lacking in excitement or interest; dull or uninspiring.
The movie was rather tame, with no unexpected twists or thrilling moments.
Submissive or compliant; easily controlled or managed.
He was known for his tame demeanor, always agreeing with whatever was suggested.
tamenoun
Domesticated animals considered collectively; domesticated creatures as opposed to those that are wild.
In early farming communities, the tame were kept close to the huts for safety.
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