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Definition of bridle

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
respond to the reins, as of horses
put a bridle on; "bridle horses"

Similar Words: check, curb

Hyponyms: snaffle

Part Meronyms: harness

Derivational Morphology: restrict, curtail, curb, cut back, control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate, discipline, train, condition

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