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TAME

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tame.

How to pronounce tame:

US

Tame - as an adjective

Very restrained or quiet

Example: "A tame christmas party"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wild8

Brought from wildness into a domesticated state

Example: "Tame animals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tamed8
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wild8

Tame - as an adjective satellite

Flat and uninspiring

Very docile

Example: "Tame obedience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meek10

Tame - as a verb

Correct by punishment or discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chasten12subdue9

Make less strong or intense; soften

Example: "Tone down that aggressive letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moderate11tone down

Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

Example: "Domesticate oats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cultivate14domesticate16naturalise10naturalize19

Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

Example: "He tames lions for the circus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticate16domesticise16domesticize25reclaim11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

Example: "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
domesticate16

Example Sentences

"The circus lion appeared tame and friendly."
"She had a tame parrot that could speak a few words."
"The children visited a petting zoo with tame animals."
"Her wild personality was contrasted by his calm and tame demeanor."
"The river was too tame for white-water rafting."
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Word Game Points

Is TAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tame is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tame is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tame is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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