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Domesticated and tamed, especially of, or as, a pet
“My tamed cat loves to curl up on the couch and cuddle with me.”
Having control over one's emotions or temperament
Past tense for to domesticate (an animal)
“The riders thought that they would be able to tame this horse even though he was big and powerful.”
Past tense for to subjugate or bring a person or group under control
“One aim was to further control and tame the peoples of the nation for the good of the collective ideology.”
Past tense for to make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
“At 48, he is learning to tame his creative spirit and take on just a couple of projects at a time.”
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