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bridle

noun
  1. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
    “My common sense is a bridle to your quick temper.”
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  2. headgear for a horse
verb
  1. to respond to the reins, as of horses
    “The horse bridles well.”
  2. to put a bridle on
    “I can bridle horses.”
  3. to anger or take offense
    “I bridled at the suggestion to elope.”