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bri·dle
 bridle
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- pronunciation:
- braI
d
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the part of a horse harness that fits the head and is used to guide or control.
- similar words:
- bit, halter, harness
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bridles, bridling, bridled |
| definition 1: |
to fit a bridle onto.
You must bridle the horse before you can ride her.- synonyms:
- harness
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| definition 2: |
to control or put limits on.
We couldn't bridle our excitement.- synonyms:
- control, curb, restrain
- antonyms:
- vent
- similar words:
- govern, harness, leash, muzzle, restrict, subdue
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| related words: |
control, master, rein, withhold |
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