bridle
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(verb) respond to the reins, as of horses |
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Related Words: answer, reply, respond |
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(noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" |
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Synonyms: check, curb |
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Related Words: restraint |
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| 3. |
(verb) put a bridle on; "bridle horses" |
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Related Words: constrain, cumber, encumber, restrain, snaffle |
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(noun) headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control |
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Related Words: headgear |
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