bridle
noun
- 1
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
- 2
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
verb
- 1
respond to the reins, as of horses
- 2
put a bridle on
bridle horses
- 3
anger or take offense
She bridled at his suggestion to elope
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