Meaning of 'bridle'

Find the meaning of the word ‘bridle’

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Meaning of ‘bridle’

5 definitions found.

bridle

noun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Example: "My common sense is a bridle to your quick temper."

Synonyms: check

noun

headgear for a horse

verb

to respond to the reins, as of horses

Example: "The horse bridles well."

verb

to put a bridle on

Example: "I can bridle horses."

verb

to anger or take offense

Example: "I bridled at the suggestion to elope."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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