bridle
bridle Lexical Profile
bridle Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The headgear used to control a horse, typically consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins.
"The equestrian carefully adjusted the bridle before mounting the stallion."
Anything that restrains, limits, or controls behavior or action.
"The new financial regulations serve as a bridle on reckless corporate spending."
• verb
To put a bridle on a horse or other draft animal.
"The stablehand rose early to feed and bridle the horses before the morning ride."
To control, restrain, or hold back (especially one's emotions, desires, or actions).
"He had to actively bridle his anger when confronted with the unfair accusations."
To show sudden resentment, anger, or offense, often physically demonstrated by drawing back the head and chin.
"She bridled at the arrogant suggestion that her team needed outside help to finish the task."
• Rhymes for bridle
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'brīdel', meaning rein or curb, related to the Germanic root 'bregdan', meaning to move quickly, pull, or braid.
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