Synonyms of tames

tames

verb

present tense third-person singular of tame

as in regulates

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

try to tame your language when you're in front of the kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulates
• contains
• keeps
• curbs
• restrains
• controls
• suppresses
• stifles
• governs
• inhibits
• constrains
• holds
• rules
• measures
• reins (in)
• checks
• stops
• bridles
• smothers
• represses
• strangles
• swallows
• pulls in
• interrupts
• hinders
• impedes
• squelches
• obstructs
• silences
• muffles
• minces
• blocks
• chokes (back)
• holds back
• sinks
• hampers
• arrests
• bottles (up)
• pockets
• muzzles
• handcuffs
• gags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• liberates
• loosens
• expresses
• unleashes
• looses
• takes out
• airs
• vents