halter Synonyms
Another word for halter
• noun (Context 1)
A woman's upper garment or a style of neckline held up by a strap that passes behind the neck, leaving the shoulders and upper back bare.
"For the summer festival, she wore a brightly colored halterneck top and denim shorts."
• noun (Context 2)
A rope or strap with a noose or headstall placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it.
"She approached the frightened horse slowly, holding out an apple in one hand and a leather headcollar in the other."
• verb (Context 3)
To put a halter on an animal in order to lead or restrain it.
"The rancher quickly haltered the young colt before it could run back into the open pasture."
• noun (Context 4)
A rope with a noose used for execution by hanging.
"The condemned man was led to the gallows where the executioner prepared the noose."
• verb (Context 5)
To catch, restrain, or control someone or something as if using a halter.
"The strict regulations were designed to bridle the rampant speculation in the housing market."
Opposites of halter
The opposite of halter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: