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house-train

[hous-treyn]
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verb (used with object) British.
  1. to housebreak.
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Origin of house-train

First recorded in 1920–25
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Related Words for house-train

subdue, suppress, restrain, soften, conquer, pacify, curb, temper, vanquish, discipline, mitigate, mute, humble, bust, repress, break, train, bridle, gentle, enslave
British Dictionary definitions for house-train

house-train

verb
  1. (tr) British to train (pets) to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a special place, such as a litter tray
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Derived Formshouse-trained, adjective
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