dompter

French

Etymology

Latin domitō. The p is unetymological, also seen in terms like Old French dampner (Latin damnō, Modern French damner).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɔ̃.te/, /dɔ̃p.te/

Verb

dompter

  1. (transitive) to tame (a wild animal), break in (a horse)
  2. (transitive) to subdue, suppress (rebellion, uprising, emotions etc.)

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