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