Bridle has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
2
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
3
The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
Verb
1
anger or take offense
"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
2
put a bridle on
"bridle horses"
3
respond to the reins, as of horses
Example Sentences
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
noun
"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
verb
"bridle horses"
verb
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