Bridle
noun'braɪdəl
Noun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
Type of:Headgear
Verb
anger or take offense
“She bridled at his suggestion to elope”
Type of:Angerput a bridle on
“bridle horses”
Type of:EncumberCumberRestrainrespond to the reins, as of horses
Type of:RespondReplyAnswer
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