Synonyms for rein
reɪnrein

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1. rein

   Synonyms:
   curb, bridle, restrain, moderate, control, govern, check, hold

   Antonyms:
   indulge, loose, vent, discharge, humor

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1. reinnoun

   one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

2. reinverb

   any means of control

   "he took up the reins of government"

3. harness, rein in, draw rein, reinverb

   control and direct with or as if by reins

   "rein a horse"

   Synonyms:
   tackle, draw rein, rein in, harness, rule

4. rein, rein inverb

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

   "They reined in in front of the post office"

   Synonyms:
   rein in, draw rein, harness, rule

5. rein, rein inverb

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

   "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"

   Synonyms:
   rein in, draw rein, harness, rule

6. rule, harness, reinverb

   keep in check

   "rule one's temper"

   Synonyms:
   rein in, find, predominate, harness, tackle, dominate, rule, draw rein, prevail, govern, decree, reign

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1. • Strap

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1. reinverb

   Synonyms:
   check, restrain, control, curb

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1. List of paraphrases for "rein":

   kidney, curb, purely

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1. Ted Cruz:

   Congress is obliged to use every constitutional check and balance we have to rein in President Obama's lawlessness, and that includes both our confirmation authority over nominees and the power of the purse.

2. Donald Trump:

   The FBI as you know is all over, talking to everybody... they have been all over The FBI as you know already. They have free rein to do whatever they have to do.

3. Georgy Margvelashvili:

   Unfortunately, instead of defusing the situation, the statement made today by the head of the government has added tension to an already difficult situation, i call on everyone to refrain from taking any drastic steps and to rein in their emotions.

4. Geoff Diehl:

   As governor I'm going to continue to work on efforts to diversify our portfolio, to rein in costs, to modernize the grid.

5. Denver Riggleman:

   It's almost like we're facts-based pariahs that are trying to sort of rein in this insanity that's gone on, it does feel lonely sometimes in terms of being the outspoken voice.