bridle
noun
1. headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
Definition categories: man–made, headgear
2. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
- his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
verb
1. anger or take offense
- She bridled at his suggestion to elope
Definition categories: emotion, anger
2. put a bridle on
- bridle horses
Definition categories: contact, cumber, encumber, restrain
3. respond to the reins, as of horses
Definition categories: communication, answer, reply, respond
Sentences with bridle as a verb:
- Immigrant-rights and religious organizations bridled at the plan to favor highly skilled workers over relatives. (Houston Chronicle, 6/8/2007)