Tamely (Adverb)
Meaning
In a tame manner; "the labour movement allowed itself to be run out of power tamely".
Examples
- The struggling team went down tamely to their stronger opponents in the semi-finals of the championship.
- The protesters dispersed tamely after the police issued warnings.
- The company allowed itself to be acquired by a larger corporation tamely without a fight.
- The underdog was defeated tamely by the reigning champion in the title match.
- The government opposition crumbled tamely and was unable to block the controversial bill.