bridle
verb | /bridle/
to show resentment or anger, to restrain or control
bridle
verb | /bridle/
Advanced WordsEASYto show resentment or anger, to restrain or control
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Examples
"She bridled at the insinuation about her integrity."
"The government attempted to bridle speculative markets with new rules."
Mnemonic Trick
Bridle = Bring + Idle → bring under control like a horse with a bridle.
Etymology
From Old English brīdel (bridle) used literally then figuratively
now common for showing restraint or resentment
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