bridle

5 definitions • 3 examples

a set of leather straps that are put around a horse's head to allow its rider to control it

to show sudden anger:

She bridled at the suggestion that she had been dishonest.

to put a bridle on a horse or similar animal:

Polly saddled and bridled her favourite horse.

a set of leather straps that are put around a horse’s head to allow its rider to control it

to show annoyance or anger:

Homeowners bridled at the new regulations.