What is another word for Bridling?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈa͡ɪdlɪŋ] (IPA)

Bridling is a term used to describe a horse when it is controlled and prevented from running freely. Other synonyms for bridling include reining in, containing, holding back, curbing, restraining, managing, governing, regulating, controlling, and hindering. Each of these words describes a different level of control and restriction. For instance, reining in refers to slowing down a horse's movement, while containing means keeping the horse within a specific boundary. Meanwhile, curbing refers to limiting a horse's behavior, and restraining refers to limiting its movements. Ultimately, each synonym for bridling describes the various methods and techniques used to manage and control a horse's behavior.

Synonyms for Bridling:

What are the hypernyms for Bridling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bridling

"I don't see why," said Mrs. Kybird, Bridling.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
The cloak she took off the door-for she left it there to dry-was still soaked with rain; her wet hair hung down her shoulders, and as she stood Bridling her own pony,-for there was not a living soul to help her-" "She 'd have made an elegant picture," broke in Scanlan, with a laugh.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
My word, and you are a beauty, Bridling to yourself there, and thinking dirt of me.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

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