· headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
Hypernym(s): headgear
· the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Hypernym(s): restraint
· anger or take offense; "She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
· put a bridle on; "bridle horses"
Hypernym(s): restrain, encumber, cumber
Antonym(s): unbridle
· respond to the reins, as of horses
Hypernym(s): answer, reply, respond