n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: bri · dled ; bri · dling \ ' br ī d-li ŋ , ' br ī -d ə l-i ŋ \
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 : to put a bridle on
2 : to restrain, check, or control with or as if with a bridle < bridle your tongue>
intransitive verb : to show hostility or resentment (as to an affront to one's pride or dignity) especially by drawing back the head and chin
synonyms see RESTRAIN