Thesaurus: bridle

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1. n. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
2. n. A restraint; a curb; a check.
3. n. The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
4. n. A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.
5. n. A mooring hawser.
6. v. t. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
7. v. t. To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.
8. v. i. To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.
9. n. headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
10. n. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
11. v. anger or take offense
12. v. put a bridle on