Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "bridle" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unbridle

Derived Terms

bridle iron bridle path bridle trail bridle up bridle wrist bridle-path bridleless bridlelike bridlepath bridler bridleway bridlewise double bridle draw bridle scold's bridle unbridle whim-wham for a goose's bridle wigwam for a goose's bridle witch's bridle

Derived From

braid

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

anger answer cumber encumber headgear reply respond restrain restraint see red

Type Of (IsA)

device headgear restraint

Manner Of

anger answer restrain

Part Of

harness

Related Terms

bit cable check control curb force gunlock hawser headgear horse hostility kite length line moor pull reins resentment restrain restraint sear show spread tongue tumbler two

Synonym Network

restrain

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