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