rein

rein

noun

Definition of REIN

usually reins plthe place of leadership or command <after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company>

Synonyms chair, driver's seat, headship, helm, rein(s)

Related Words chieftainship, commandership, directorship; forefront, lead, vanguard; captainship, chairmanship, deanship, dictatorship, generalship, governorship, kingship, mastership, mastery, premiership, presidency, presidentship, superintendency; dominance, dominion, jurisdiction, sovereignty (also sovranty), sway, upper hand; eminence, height, pedestal, pinnacle, seat, throne, top

Near Antonyms ranks

2

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries <the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors>

Synonyms circumscription, confinement, limitation, rein, stint

Related Words constraint, restraint; containment, isolation, segregation

usually reins plthe right or means to command or control others <a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation>

Synonyms arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), sway

Related Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness

Antonyms impotence, impotency, powerlessness