Definition of Tame
Tame
tame
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(adjective)
domesticated, unafraid of people, and not wild or dangerous, used to describe an animal or bird;
e.g. The wolf in the zoo is now quite tame, since it has lived their since it was a pup.
(adjective)
not controversial, adventurous, or exciting, lacking in interest, spirit, or zest, used in criticism of something;
e.g. Eventually, the debate was quite tame, and they didn't discuss any of the more pressing issues.
(adjective)
in informal usage, subdued or cooperative, willing to be submissive and docile, used to describe a person or their manner;
e.g. He became tame and lost his aggressiveness after being arrested.
(verb)
to make something domesticated and not wild (especially an animal), or more broadly, to bring something under control;
e.g. He knows how to tame birds of prey.
(verb)
to make something/someone easier to control by making it/them softer or less powerful;
e.g. We tried to tame her rage and calm her down before she hurt someone.
(verb)
to make something subdued or to deprive it of its spirit;
e.g. They tried to tame the energy in the auditorium and bring the crowd under control.
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