halt vs rein

halt and rein both are nouns.

halt is an adjective but rein is not an adjective.

halt and rein both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
halt	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
rein	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rein is a hyponym of halt; that is, rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than halt:

halt: come to a halt, stop moving
rein: stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

Other hyponyms of halt include go off, pull up short, check, check, check, rein in, conk, stall, stall, draw up, haul up, pull up, brake, settle.

halt (noun)	rein (noun)
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement	one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
the event of something ending	any means of control
the state of inactivity following an interruption

halt (adjective)	rein (adjective)
disabled in the feet or legs

halt (verb)	rein (verb)
stop the flow of a liquid	keep in check
come to a halt, stop moving	stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
cause to come to an abrupt stop	stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
stop from happening or developing	control and direct with or as if by reins

Difference between halt and rein

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