bridle

nouns

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

bridle

is a part of

stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

is a type of (narrower)

stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

bridle, check, curb

anger or take offense

"She bridled at his suggestion to elope"

bridle

is a type of (narrower)

become angry

"He angers easily"

put a bridle on

"bridle horses"

bridle

antonym

is a type of (narrower)

hold back

respond to the reins, as of horses

bridle

is a type of (narrower)

react verbally

"She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"