The Opposite(Antonym) of “feral”
The antonyms of feral are domesticated and tame. The antonyms domesticated and tame convey a state of being trained or adapted to live with humans.
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Definitions and Examples of domesticated, tame
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Trained or adapted to live with humans.
Example
Cats and dogs are common domesticated animals that live with humans.
Not wild or dangerous; trained to obey humans.
Example
The circus lion was tame and performed tricks for the audience.
Key Differences: domesticated vs tame
- 1Domesticated refers to animals that have been bred and trained to live with humans, while tame refers to animals that have been trained to obey humans.
- 2Domesticated is an absolute term, while tame can be used to describe varying degrees of obedience and tameness.
Effective Usage of domesticated, tame
- 1Animal Behavior: Use feral to describe wild animals and domesticated or tame to describe animals that have been trained to live with humans.
- 2Nature vs. Nurture: Discuss the differences between feral and domesticated animals in terms of their behavior and adaptation to human environments.
- 3Pet Ownership: Use tame to describe pets that have been trained to obey their owners.
Remember this!
The antonyms domesticated and tame describe animals that have been trained or adapted to live with humans, while feral describes wild animals. Domesticated refers to animals that have been bred and trained to live with humans, while tame refers to animals that have been trained to obey humans. Use these words to discuss animal behavior, nature vs. nurture, and pet ownership.
