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Synonyms & Antonyms of rein
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1
usually reins plural
the place of leadership or command
- after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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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
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3
usually reins plural
the right or means to command or control others
- a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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rein
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of rein (Entry 2 of 2)
as in restrain, curb
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021.
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