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tame vs subdued

subdued vs tame

tame and subdued both are adjectives.

tame is a verb but subdued is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tame No Yes Yes No
subdued No Yes No No
tame (adjective) subdued (adjective)
brought from wildness into a domesticated state lacking in light; not bright or harsh
very restrained or quiet not brilliant or glaring
very docile restrained in style or quality
flat and uninspiring in a softened tone
quieted and brought under control
tame (verb) subdued (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 tame and subdued

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