Training Techniques

verb to teach (someone) incorrectly or inaccurately

• The students were concerned that they had been mistaught by their previous teacher.
• I think we were mistaught that concept in class last week.
• Our teacher totally mistaught us that equation, dude.
• The misinformation mistaught to the public caused widespread confusion.

noun the act of training or domesticating an animal

verb present participle form of the verb 'to tame', which means to train or domesticate an animal

• The process of taming wild animals requires patience and skill.
• Taming a new puppy can be a lot of work, but it's worth it in the end.
• I've been taming my hair for hours and I still can't get it to look right.
• She was in the process of taming her temper, learning to control her reactions.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'teachy' describes something that is related to teaching or giving instruction

• The professor's teaching style was very informative and not at all teachy.
• I don't like it when teachers get all teachy and preachy during class.
• Stop being so teachy, just let me figure it out on my own!
• Her constant corrections were starting to feel a bit teachy, like she was trying to show off her knowledge.