Gardening And Plant Care Terms

noun moisture or wetness that makes something slightly wet

• The dampness in the basement is causing mold to grow on the walls.
• I hate the dampness in this old house - it makes everything feel musty.
• The dampness in the air is making my hair frizz up like crazy.
• The dampness of her eyes betrayed her true emotions.

verb to make something less powerful or extreme; to control or restrain

adjective not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

• The zookeeper worked tirelessly to tame the wild animals in the exhibit.
• It took a lot of patience, but I finally managed to tame my unruly hair.
• I heard she was able to tame that party animal and get him to settle down.
• Through hard work and dedication, she was able to tame her inner demons and find peace within herself.