adjective/verb (past tense)
freado, controlado, refreado
1. (adjective) Wearing a bridle; fitted with a bridle
The bridled horse stood ready for the ride.
O cavalo freado estava pronto para o passeio.
2. (verb - past tense) Controlled or restrained one's emotions or speech
She bridled her anger and responded calmly.
Ela refreou sua raiva e respondeu com calma.
3. (verb - past tense) Showed annoyance or resentment at something
He bridled at the suggestion that he was wrong.
Ele se ofendeu com a sugestão de que estava errado.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bridle at something - to react with annoyance or resentment
bridle one's tongue - to refrain from speaking
bridle one's passion - to control one's emotions
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