What is another word for hold the reins?
88 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ hˈə͡ʊld ðə ɹˈe͡ɪnz], [ hˈəʊld ðə ɹˈeɪnz], [ h_ˈəʊ_l_d ð_ə ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_z]Table of Contents
Similar words for hold the reins:- administer (verb)
- control (verb)
- operate (verb)
- rule (verb)
- other synonyms
- control
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Hold the reins:
v.
•administer (verb)- carry out,
- boss,
- execute,
- head,
- superintend,
- run,
- conduct,
- render,
- administrate,
- ride herd on,
- oversee,
- direct,
- supervise,
- govern.
- dominate,
- guide,
- discipline,
- bully,
- overlook,
- steer,
- be in saddle,
- pilot,
- instruct,
- manipulate,
- domineer,
- command,
- hold sway over,
- call,
- regiment,
- run things,
- subject,
- quarterback,
- push buttons,
- advise,
- reign over,
- deal with,
- regulate,
- manage,
- hold purse strings,
- handle,
- call the signals,
- subjugate,
- lead,
- predominate.
Other synonyms:
•control- Disciplining,
- predominates,
- piloting,
- quarterbacking,
- Regimenting,
- Piloted,
- disciplined,
- quarterbacks,
- running things,
- Subjecting,
- Subjected.
- reins,
- helm,
- be in control,
- rein,
- herd,
- have in hand,
- be in command,
- shepherd,
- string,
- tool.
Antonyms for Hold the reins:
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v.
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control
consent, renounce, let go, chance, forsake, jump in, yield, misguide, give up, risk, resign, mislead, relinquish, submit, abandon, surrender, comply, rush, serve.
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operate
leave alone, stop, halt.
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control