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bridle

('br/aI/d/-/l )

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess(noun.act)

Example:
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper.

Synonym:
check, curb

source: wordnet30
The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.(noun)

source: webster1913

anger or take offense(verb.emotion)

Example:
She bridled at his suggestion to elope.

source: wordnet30
put a bridle on(verb.contact)

Example:
Bridle horses.

Antonym:
unbridle

source: wordnet30
respond to the reins, as of horses(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.(verb)

source: webster1913
To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.(verb)

source: webster1913

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