bridle bridle /ˈbraɪdəl/

noun

1. () Headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control  ( bridle )
   headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
     The rider adjusted the bridle on the horse's head.
   The rider adjusted the bridle on the horse's head.
   
   
2. The act of restraining power, action or limiting excess  ( bridle , check , curb )
   the act of restraining power, action or limiting excess
    His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
   his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
   

verb

1. Respond to the reins, as of horses  ( bridle )
   respond to the reins, as of horses
   
2. Put a bridle on  ( bridle )
   put a bridle on
    Bridle horses
   bridle horses
   
3. Anger or take offense  ( bridle )
   anger or take offense
    She bridled at his suggestion to elope
   She bridled at his suggestion to elope