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Meaning of tame
The primary meaning of the word "tame" is to make or become less aggressive or less fierce.
Etymology of tame
The word "tame" comes from Old English "tam", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "tamiz", also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "dem-", which means "to tame" or "to subdue"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe animals that have been domesticated or trained
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include people and their behavior, as well as problems or situations that have been brought under control
Synonyms
domesticated
gentle
subdued
trained
disciplined
controlled
restrained
mild
meek
humble
obedient
compliant
docile
peaceful
calm
quiet
still
subdued
broken
softened
civilized
refined
polished
cultivated
mannered
gracious
decorous
courteous
polite
considerate
respectful
tolerant
patient
forbearing
unaggressive
nonviolent
nonresistant
passive
acquiescent
submissive
yielding
pliable
flexible
adaptable
manageable
governable
controllable
tractable
amenable
biddable
teachable
trainable
domestic
tamed
housebroken
schooled
instructed
educated
enlightened
informed
sophisticated
urbane
suave
debonair
charming
affable
genial
cordial
warm
friendly
approachable
accessible
hospitable
congenial
sociable
gregarious
outgoing
extroverted
convivial
companionable
clubbable
clubable
Definitions
- (of an animal) domesticated or trained to live with or be used by humans
- (of a person or their behavior) gentle, subdued, and compliant
- (of a problem or situation) brought under control or made less severe
Usage Examples
- The zookeeper worked with the tame lion to prepare it for the show
- After a few months of training, the wild horse became tame and gentle
- The teacher tried to tame the rowdy classroom with a stern warning
- The new policy aims to tame the rising costs of healthcare
Antonyms
wild
fierce
aggressive
violent
ferocious
savage
brutal
barbarous
untamed
untrained
uncontrolled
unrestrained
unruly
disobedient
defiant
rebellious
resistant
recalcitrant
stubborn
uncooperative
unmanageable
ungovernable
intractable
unyielding
rigid
inflexible
unadaptable
unteachable
untrainable
feral
undomesticated
unbroken
ungentle
rough
harsh
severe
stringent
tough
hard
unrelenting
merciless
ruthless
cruel
heartless
inconsiderate
thoughtless
intolerant
impatient
impolite
discourteous
rude
crude
boorish
uncivilized
primitive
savage
brutish