1. (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• check
• curb

1. (noun) headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

• headgear

2. (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• restraint

3. (verb) anger or take offense

• anger
• see red

4. (verb) put a bridle on

• constrain
• cumber
• encumber
• restrain

5. (verb) respond to the reins, as of horses

• answer
• reply
• respond

1. (verb) put a bridle on

• snaffle

1. (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• check
• check
• contain
• contain
• control
• control
• curb
• curb
• hold
• hold
• hold in
• hold in
• moderate
• moderate
• check
• condition
• discipline
• train
• curb
• curtail
• cut back
• restrict

1. (verb) put a bridle on

• unbridle