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reins

noun , plural of rein

Synonyms and Antonyms of reins

1 the place of leadership or command

after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company

Synonyms of reins

chair, driver's seat, head, headship, helm

Words Related to reins

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 of reins

2 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

Synonyms of reins

arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, dominion, grip, hold, mastery, power, reign, sway

Words Related to reins

clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight

direction, management

dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

prerogative, privilege, right

eminence, importance, moment

Near Antonyms of reins

helplessness, weakness

Antonyms of reins

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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