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 bodice 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 headstall 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 restrain the rampant speculation in the housing market."
Opposites of halter
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of halter varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: