untaming

[/ʌnˈteɪmɪŋ/]
noun/gerund
o ato de deixar selvagem; o processo de tornar indomável
1. the act or process of making something wild or untamed again; reverting from a domesticated or controlled state
The untaming of the wild horses took several months as they gradually rejected human control.
O processo de tornar os cavalos selvagens novamente levou vários meses enquanto eles rejeitavam gradualmente o controle humano.
2. the reversal of taming; allowing something previously controlled to become wild or free
The untaming of nature in abandoned areas created new ecosystems.
O ressurgimento da natureza selvagem em áreas abandonadas criou novos ecossistemas.
This term is increasingly used in environmental and conservation discussions in both Brazil and the USA, particularly regarding rewilding projects and the restoration of natural habitats. It reflects modern ecological awareness and the movement toward allowing nature to recover in human-altered spaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wildingrewildingliberationemancipation
Antonyms / Antônimos
tamingdomesticationsubjugationrestraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o ressurgimento da selvageria; o tornar indomável
Used in ecological and behavioral contexts
Portugal
o tornar selvagem; o reverter da domesticação
Similar usage but less common than in Brazilian contexts

Related Words

tamewilduntamedwildnessdomesticateferal

Related Idioms & Phrases

letting loose
running wild
breaking free from constraints
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