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Definition of "bridling" [bridling]

  • Present participle of bridle. (verb)

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Use "bridling" in a sentence
  • "Montaigne admits that he has difficulties in bridling his emotions, that sometimes he cannot restrain them, but he keeps trying nonetheless."
  • "She spoke with what she meant to be a slight sneer, in reply to which Miss Westbury behaved in a manner that is sometimes described as bridling up."
  • "Yes, it is true, we have almost forgotten the old accomplishment of "bridling" -- the head up and the chin in, with the pliant knees bent in a low curtsey."
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