Synonyms & related words for leash

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of leash — including tether, collar, rope, bridle, strap, reins. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to leash

Explore words related to leash — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include dog, lanyard, rabato, checkrein, latchet, petted, pooch, rebato. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for leash

Common synonyms for leash include tether, collar, rope, bridle, strap, reins, restraints, handcuff — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does leash come from?

The word leash breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root leash-, from Latin laxus (“loosen, let go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.