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bridle
/bˈɹaɪdəl/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
- noun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
- verb
anger or take offense
She bridled at his suggestion to elope
- verb
put a bridle on
bridle horses
- verb
respond to the reins, as of horses