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. Alicia Grandey:

   The relationship between surface acting and drinking after work was stronger for people who are impulsive or who lack personal control over behavior at work, if youre impulsive or constantly told how to do your job, it may be harder to rein in your emotions all day, and when you get home, you dont have that self-control to stop after one drink.

2. Alicia Grandey:

   The relationship between surface acting and drinking after work was stronger for people who are impulsive or who lack personal control over behavior at work, if you're impulsive or constantly told how to do your job, it may be harder to rein in your emotions all day, and when you get home, you don't have that self-control to stop after one drink.

3. Katie Britt:

   People can't make ends meet. You look at what we need to do to rectify that. First, we need to rein in spending. We have got to stop the ridiculous, consistent overspending that has put us in this position to start with.

4. Bernice Johnson:

   Unfortunately, the oil and gas sector has a long way to go to rein in methane leaks.

5. Trent Lott:

   I must say, there are going to be battles for the next two years trying to rein in Obama’s excesses with executive power and regulations.