Word that aptly bookends "restrain" (4)

I believe the answer is:

rein

(Other definitions for rein that I've seen before include "Strap to control horse" , "Strap on a bridle" , "Horse controller" , "given free to experienced riders?" , "leading article?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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