What is another word for bringing to heel?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈɪŋɪŋ tə hˈiːl] (IPA) 
"Bringing to heel" means to make someone obey or submit to authority. There are a variety of synonyms you can use to convey this idea. One option is "taming," which implies making someone less wild or disobedient. Another is "subduing," which conveys the idea of overcoming or conquering someone's will. "Domesticating" is another word that connotes bringing someone under control. "Constraining" is a slightly gentler synonym that suggests limiting someone's behavior without necessarily breaking their will completely. Finally, "disciplining" is a more specific synonym that refers to using punishment as a way of controlling someone's actions.
