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domesticate
verbgeneral usecommon/dumɨʃtiˈkaɾ/do·mes·ti·car
Definitions
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To make (an animal) docile and adapted to living with humans.
Usage examples
“Humans began to domesticate wolves thousands of years ago.”
“It is difficult to domesticate an adult wild animal.”
Synonyms
2
To bring under control, to discipline; to make submissive or tame.
Usage examples
“The parents tried to domesticate their son's rebellious spirit.”
“The authoritarian regime seeks to domesticate the population.”