reins Synonyms
Another word for reins
• noun (Context 1)
The power to direct, govern, or control an organization, situation, or enterprise.
"After the founder retired, the new chief executive officially took the control of the company."
• noun (Context 2)
A pair of long, narrow straps (usually made of leather) attached to a horse's bit and held by a rider or driver to guide and control the animal.
"The rider gently pulled back on the bridle to bring the mare to a steady halt."
• verb (Context 3)
To keep under control, restrain, or limit (often followed by 'in').
"The committee always restrain in unnecessary spending before approving the annual budget."
• verb (Context 4)
To guide, check, or stop a horse by pulling on its straps.
"She skillfully steer her horse around the sharp turn in the arena."
• noun (Context 5)
(archaic) The kidneys or the lower back region surrounding them, formerly regarded in biblical and literary usage as the seat of feelings and affections.
"In older translations of the Psalms, the heart and the kidneys are described as the innermost seats of human conscience."
Opposites of reins
The opposite of reins shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: