halter

The word “halter” has 2 syllables: hal-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈhɔːl.tər/

What is synonym and antonym for halter?

In the thesaurus, “halter” has 74 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for halter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for halter

Antonyms for halter

discharge
drop
encouragement
free
liberate
liberation
loosen
miss
release
unhand

Meanings of halter

noun
1. A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.
2. A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.
3. A halter top.
4. One who halts or limps; a cripple.
5. A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.
verb
1. To place a halter on.

Example Sentences

She led the horse by the halter to the pasture.
The halter slipped off the horse's head as it neighed.
The cowboy tied the halter to the fence post before grooming the horse.
The trainer adjusted the halter to fit the horse comfortably.
The halter was decorated with intricate designs for the show.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to halter, such as: abduct, apprehend, arrest, bag, bay, binding, bit.

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