noun

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached. "grooms came at once to take the bridles"

verb

1. put a bridle on (a horse). "five horses, saddled and bridled, were tied by the reins to branches of trees"
2. show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin. "she bridled at his tone" синонимы: bristle, be/become indignant, take offence, take umbrage, be affronted, be offended, get angry, draw oneself up, feel one's hackles rise