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

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

Even Milei’s libertarian party voted to debate debt relief — without endorsing the proposals themselves — underscoring the mounting pressure on Milei as voters look beyond his success in taming inflation to concerns about jobs and wages. — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 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

That was likely a reflection of doubts about the Fed chairman’s commitment to taming inflation, an adjustment period to a quieter Fed, or simply expectations for future rate hikes. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Hair oil in general has a myriad of benefits but Lolavie’s standout formula focuses on taming frizz, adding shine, and smoothing flyaways. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Aurora Solar Marketplace is aimed at taming the solar energy sector. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Fujimori, 51, is the daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori, who governed the country ​with an iron fist from 1990 to 2000 and was credited with defeating Maoist insurgents and taming runaway hyperinflation. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026

His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 June 2026