What is the meaning of bridle?

noun

  • Headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control.
  • The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
    • usage: "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

verb

  • Anger or take offense.
    • usage: "She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
  • Put a bridle on.
    • usage: "bridle horses"
  • Respond to the reins, as of horses. .
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