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taming Meaning & Definition

-eɪmɪŋ

What Does Taming Mean?

Taming is a verb that means present participle and gerund of tame. As a noun, it means The process by which a person, animal or thing is tamed.

Taming at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/-eɪmɪŋ/
Pluraltamings

Taming Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of tame

Taming as a Noun

  1. The process by which a person, animal or thing is tamed.

Verb

  1. To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.

    He tamed the wild horse.

  2. To become tame or domesticated.
  3. To make gentle or meek.

    to tame a rebellion

Verb

  1. To broach or enter upon; to taste, as a liquor; to divide; to distribute; to deal out.

Synonyms of Taming

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Taming in a Sentence

He tamed the wild horse.

to tame a rebellion

Word Forms & Grammar

taming

taming (plural tamings)

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