Synonyms of taming

taming

verb

present participle of tame

as in controlling

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

• controlling
• curbing
• regulating
• keeping
• containing
• restraining
• suppressing
• measuring
• stifling
• inhibiting
• governing
• constraining
• checking
• holding
• bridling
• stopping
• ruling
• pulling in
• swallowing
• interrupting
• repressing
• reining (in)
• strangling
• smothering
• impeding
• hindering
• blocking
• choking (back)
• arresting
• holding back
• silencing
• hampering
• squelching
• mincing
• obstructing
• sinking
• bottling (up)
• muffling
• pocketing
• muzzling
• handcuffing
• gagging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• loosening
• liberating
• expressing
• unleashing
• taking out
• venting
• airing
• loosing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taming

The Fed has to balance taming inflation with supporting the jobs market. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

South Korea is expected to hold interest rates unchanged in a decision Thursday as the central bank focuses on taming inflation while growth remains strong. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Debt remains a key concern for regional economies The IMF chief is urging countries to do a better job of improving their national finances and taming mounting levels of debt. — Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Archival filmmaking is present in the selection, with Juanjo Pereira’s Examination, which draws on declassified materials and their reinterpretations to reveal power systems taming a land and jaguars. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Wall Street has expressed concerns about the company’s indebtedness — and taming its debt obligations will be a sizable chore for Ellison and his team. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Variety takes a look at how 10 companies are taming the AI beast with specific use cases that creatives can get behind in a way that keeps them firmly in control and respects copyrights. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

With the help of an historically great defense, Manning engineered the Broncos’ last title, taming the Carolina Panthers, 24-10. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Dedicated heat protectants pull double duty to create a lightweight barrier against hot tools while smoothing the cuticle, taming frizz, and helping a blowout hold its shape. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026