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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bridling

/ˈbrɪd.lɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does bridling mean?

verb

To control or restrain (a horse) by means of a bridle, or to check or restrain (one's feelings or impulses).

Example

"She struggled to bridling her temper and remain calm in the face of provocation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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