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tame

/teɪm/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does tame mean?

adjective, verb

Not wild or fierce; domesticated. To make (an animal) less wild or fierce, or to make (something) less severe or intense.

Example

"The lion was once fierce, but after being tamed, it became a gentle companion."

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