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subdued vs tame

tame vs subdued

subdued and tame both are adjectives.

subdued is not a verb while tame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subdued No Yes No No
tame No Yes Yes No
subdued (adjective) tame (adjective)
lacking in light; not bright or harsh brought from wildness into a domesticated state
not brilliant or glaring very restrained or quiet
restrained in style or quality very docile
in a softened tone flat and uninspiring
quieted and brought under control
subdued (verb) tame (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
make less strong or intense; soften
Difference between subdued and tame

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