taming
The word “taming” has 2 syllables: ta-ming.
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.mɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for taming?
In the thesaurus, “taming” has 15 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for taming along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for taming
- conquer
- containing
- controlling
- curb
- curbing
- keeping
- pacify
- regulating
- restrain
- restraining
- soften
- subdue
- suppress
- temper
- vanquish
Antonyms for taming
- agitate
- encourage
- fail
- incite
- irritate
- lose
- losing
- release
- surrender
- upset
Meanings of taming
- verb
- To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.
- To become tame or domesticated.
- To make gentle or meek.
- To broach or enter upon; to taste, as a liquor; to divide; to distribute; to deal out.
- noun
- The process by which a person, animal or thing is tamed.
Example Sentences
- The taming of wild horses takes patience and skill from the trainer.
- He spent years taming the aggressive dog to become more sociable.
- The process of taming a lion requires both physical strength and psychological expertise.
- She is known for her ability to work with difficult animals, focusing on taming them humanely.
- Taming his temper was one of the most challenging things he had to learn.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taming, such as: agitate, conquer, containing, controlling, curb, curbing, encourage.
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