Definition: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Usage: his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Similar words: restraint
Definition: the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Usage: the unlawful restraint of trade
Synonyms: bridle
Definition: headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
Similar words: headgear
Definition: stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head
Synonyms: bridle
Definition: respond to the reins, as of horses
Similar words: answer, reply, respond
Definition: react verbally
Usage: She didn't want to answer; answer the question; We answered that we would accept the invitation
Synonyms: bridle
Definition: put a bridle on
Usage: bridle horses
Synonyms: bridle
Definition: anger or take offense
Usage: She bridled at his suggestion to elope