Definitions:

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

Synonyms:

• check