bridle

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

The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

anger or take offense

put a bridle on

respond to the reins, as of horses

To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.

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.