harness

[hahr-nis] / ˈhɑr nɪs /

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

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For investors who want to buy gold and silver, but who hesitate to buy when prices are around all-time highs, the best approach might be an options strategy that monetizes fear to harness greed.

From Barron's

Iran's prosecutor general Mohammad Movahedi-Azad last week warned against "externally designed scenarios" to harness the protests, promising a "decisive response".

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These future treatments could harness the advantages of mild mitochondrial uncoupling while avoiding the dangers that plagued earlier approaches.

From Science Daily

The South Korean leader also hopes to possibly harness China's clout over North Korea to support his bid to improve ties with Pyongyang.

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