Domesticize (Verb)
Meaning
Overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The experienced animal trainer was able to domesticate a large bear, transforming it into a gentle giant that performed for crowds.
- Efforts were made by conservationists to rehabilitate and reintroduce the tame birds into the wild after the harsh winter.
- With patience and dedication, she domesticizes the once aggressive dogs found on the streets.
- Their methods to domesticate the feral mustangs included careful handling, training, and socialization.
- A skilful ornithologist works on ways to break in and domesticate fierce hawks.