rein synonyms

rein

n.

bridle strap, line, control; see halter 1, restraint 2.

draw rein<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>draw in the reins

slow down, cease, come to a stop, pull up; see halt 2, stop 1.

give free rein to

authorize, permit, indulge, give carte blanche; see allow 1.

keep a rein on

control, check, have authority over; see manage 1, restrain 1.

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