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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Tame
  2. n:100 v correct by punishment or discipline v make less strong or intense; soften v adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment v overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable v make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans