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"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"nounthe act of restraining power or action or limiting excesstype of:
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"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"verbanger or take offense
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nounheadgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
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"bridle horses"verbput a bridle onOpposite:
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verbrespond to the reins, as of horses
Examples of bridle
- "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
- "She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
- "bridle horses"