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Synonyms of 'rein'

rein

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(noun) 
Definition
narrow straps attached to a harness to control a young child
He wrapped his horse's reins round his left wrist.
Synonyms
control
There are to be tighter controls on land speculation.
harness
bridle
She dismounted and took her horse's bridle.
hold
It's always useful to have a hold over people.
check
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
restriction
the relaxation of travel restrictions
brake
Illness had put a brake on his progress.
curb
He called for much stricter curbs on spending.
restraint
Criminals could cross into the country without restraint.

idiom

See give (a) free rein to something or someone

Phrasal verbs

See rein someone in
See rein something in or back
see reign
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of brake
Definition
something that slows down or stops progress
Illness had put a brake on his progress.
Synonyms
control,
check,
curb,
restraint,
constraint,
rein,
damper
in the sense of bridle
Definition
something that curbs or restrains
She dismounted and took her horse's bridle.
Synonyms
rein,
curb,
control,
check,
restraint,
trammels
in the sense of check
Definition
a means to ensure against fraud or error
There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.
Synonyms
control,
limitation,
restraint,
constraint,
rein,
obstacle,
curb,
obstruction,
stoppage,
inhibition,
impediment,
hindrance,
damper

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rein

  • reigning
  • reimburse
  • reimbursement
  • rein
  • rein someone in
  • rein something in or back
  • reincarnation

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rein

  • rein someone in
  • rein something in or back
  • give (a) free rein to something or someone

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