BRIDLED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

bridled 1 of 2

adjective

as in controlled

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bridled

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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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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

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Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026

Definition of controlled

Verb

The two groups had claimed in their petition to the justices that the law was an unprecedented overreach that curbed First Amendment rights for both adults and minors.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
The Financial Times reported that Google has curbed Meta’s use of its AI models after the Facebook and Instagram parent company wanted to use more computing capacity than Google could provide.

— John Kell, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of curbed

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Ossant describes the collection as combining sensual tailoring with fluid proportions and restrained transparency, creating an understated confidence that has become synonymous with Vaccarello's creative direction.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The joyous if relatively restrained gathering was the culmination of the riotous nationwide celebrations that had broken out on the evening of April 12, when the results of the parliamentary elections came in.

— Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of restrained

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Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The Roanoke River flows from Virginia into North Carolina and has lower sections regulated by hydroelectric projects, according to Paddle Guide.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of regulated

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As of Friday afternoon, the fire in the Boise Foothills had burned more than 6,500 acres and was 23% contained.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of contained

Adjective

High oil prices due to the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz granted Putin a temporary reprieve, but a labor shortage and constrained manufacturing capacity have complicated the Kremlin’s hopes of funneling more money into its defense sector.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Existing treatments carry their own black box warnings and constrained treatment durations.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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