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English to English noun
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headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control |  | source: wordnet30
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | | Example: his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
source: wordnet30
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The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages. | | source: webster1913 verb
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anger or take offense | | Example: She bridled at his suggestion to elope
source: wordnet30
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put a bridle on | | Example: bridle horses
source: wordnet30
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respond to the reins, as of horses | | source: wordnet30
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To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse. | | source: webster1913
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To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up. | | source: webster1913
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