tames
The word “tames” has 1 syllable: tames
It's pronounced as /teɪmz/
What is synonym and antonym for tames?
In the thesaurus, “tames” has 39 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for tames along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tames
- arrests
- blocks
- bridles
- checks
- constrains
- contains
- controls
- curbs
- gags
- governs
- hampers
- handcuffs
- hinders
- holds
- holds back
- impedes
- inhibits
- interrupts
- keeps
- measures
- minces
- muffles
- muzzles
- obstructs
- pockets
- pulls in
- regulates
- represses
- restrains
- rules
- silences
- sinks
- smothers
- squelches
- stifles
- stops
- strangles
- suppresses
- swallows
Antonyms for tames
Meanings of tames
- 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.
Example Sentences
- The trainer tames the wild animals with patience and gentle commands.
- She tames her emotions during difficult situations to stay calm.
- The horse tames easily once it gets used to the rider’s commands.
- He tames his dog every morning with a routine of commands and treats.
- The skilled trainer tames even the most aggressive animals in the zoo.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tames, such as: airs, arrests, blocks, bridles, checks, constrains, contains.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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