BRIDLED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

bridled 1 of 2

adjective

as in controlled

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bridled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bridle

as in curbed

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to bridle your criticism next time so that it is helpful and not hurtful

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Recent Examples of bridled

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Though the leaders of frontier labs have bridled at the possibility of losing time in the intense global AI race, Commerce Department spokesman Benno Kass cited the speed with which the government acted to address its concerns about Anthropic. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 June 2026 For long stretches, she was denied access to books and bridled against the monotony and regulation of institutional life. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridled

Adjective

Those tests have covered both controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of controlled

Verb

Its president, Michael Fields, ran the campaign against the measure, which would have curbed property tax increases and allowed the state to keep more of its revenue.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
The conflict has curbed oil supply flowing through the Middle East, thereby raising prices, and damaged refining infrastructure in the region that turns oil into products like diesel, gasoline and jet fuel.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of curbed

Adjective

Producers who do choose to use barrels do so to enhance the fruit flavors and not overpower them thus making elegant, restrained whites.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Dark and atmospheric, yet restrained and sophisticated, as Dunn-Edwards describes it, this hue represents a clear shift in design toward depth, personality, and nuanced warmth for both contemporary and traditional styles.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of restrained

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In an amicus brief on Thursday, the league said that the sites fall under the sports gambling umbrella and should similarly be regulated by states.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
That distinction, the companies have argued, they should be treated and regulated like a market, not a casino.

— Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulated

Verb

On the way back, the dopp kit took a slightly deeper drawstring shape, but contained the same amenities.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Many of these goods, which were purchased on online platforms, were fakes that contained dangerous levels of phthalates, lead, formaldehyde, nickel and other substances.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contained

Adjective

Analysts anticipate that gold prices will remain constrained in the short term by a strong US dollar and elevated US Treasury yields.

— , CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Shorter seasons, constrained budgets, fragmented audiences, an industry wary of grand and divisive political statements yet eager for high craft — all of it results in television that manages risk instead of confronting it.

— Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of constrained

Verb

One of these is effectively kept hidden from scene to scene, especially once a sick old man falls into Soulan’s care.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The decision Misty makes as the film enters its third act is partly precipitated by her bipolar kind-of brother, her lone touchstone to a troubled childhood that’s kept frustratingly vague.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

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