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Bridle meaning

What does “bridle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“bridle” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control.

bridle

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”

    Synonymscheckcurb

verb

  1. anger or take offense

    “She bridled at his suggestion to elope”

  2. put a bridle on

    “bridle horses”

    Oppositesunbridle

  3. respond to the reins, as of horses

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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