TAMES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of tames Straight out of the box, this extra-toasty cereal seems too sweet, but a splash of milk tames the sugar, and the squares don’t dissolve into mush in a bowl with milk. —

Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 The silk texture tames any flyaways without weighing the hair down. —

Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026 The star ingredient, agave extract, locks in moisture and tames frizz, while wheat protein and sweet almond oil help soften your strands. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine. —

Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026 Leadfooted drivers in Arizona whose licenses are in jeopardy of being revoked or suspended could someday opt for new technology that tames their speeding habits. —

Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025 The key is to blanch the slices in the pasta water first, which tames their bitterness, then to give them a quick sear in olive oil, which caramelizes their edges. —

The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 The fresh piney fragrance of rosemary not only jazzes up boring chicken and tames gamey lamb but also snaps memory back into shape. —

Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron. —

Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

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Combined with lactic acid, this treatment buffs out wrinkles, increases collagen, and regulates sebum.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors under Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig worked closely with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the division of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that regulates fireworks.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026