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REIN Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word rein. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word rein. (close relations)
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Definition of REIN
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rein in
verbv
verb

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

harness
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

• stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

verb

• put a harness

• exploit the power of

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• keep in check

rule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• something regarded as a normative example

• prescribed guide for conduct or action

• (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• the duration of a monarch's or government's power

• dominance or power through legal authority

• directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

• any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

verb

• exercise authority over; as of nations

• decide with authority

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• decide on and make a declaration about

• have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

• mark or draw with a ruler

• keep in check

draw rein
verb

• control and direct with or as if by reins

Best Hypernyms For REIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rein, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
control stop command halt keep restrain strap
Phrases (2)
hold backkeep back

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