bridling

VERB

check, hold back

Synonyms

STRONG

constrain control curb govern inhibit master moderate repress restrain rule subdue suppress withhold

WEAK

keep in check

Antonyms

STRONG

aid allow assist encourage free help incite let go liberate permit release

WEAK

set free

Example Sentences

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Some of the costs are set to be shared between power-gobbling AI companies and consumers already bridling at utility bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

This seemed to spook one of the horses, which started violently bridling, to snickers from the audience.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2022

In her autobiography, Mrs. Robertson recalled bridling at staying at home and her husband’s refusal to help around the house.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2022

In her autobiography, Robertson recalled bridling at staying at home and her husband’s refusal to help around the house.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Yossarian demanded, rising up slowly on one elbow with bridling hostility.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller