harnesses

NOUN

gear for controlling an animal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belt strap

STRONG

equipment tack tackle trappings

VERB

rein in; control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb exploit mobilize tackle tame utilize

STRONG

accouter apply bind bridle channel check cinch collar constrain couple domesticate employ equip fasten fetter fit furnish gear govern hitch hold leash limit muzzle outfit rig saddle secure strap tie yoke

WEAK

make productive put in harness render useful

Antonyms

STRONG

allow detach disconnect disjoin free let go liberate loose loosen lose permit release set free unchain unfasten unlock untie

WEAK

unharness

Example Sentences

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The three men were wearing harnesses that appear to be attached to a security rope.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The event highlighted how the Westwood-based museum inspires creatives and harnesses community for the city’s artists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

This limits event risk and harnesses time decay, the term for how options lose value each day closer to expiration.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead of incessant strobes and Charli clad in a slinky skirt, performing solo with no choreography, Johannes proposes backup dancers, green glitter, high wires and harnesses.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

We wore harnesses in case we fell, and there were mats on the floor of the gym.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott