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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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

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

Jackson’s availability was curbed by red cards at Chelsea — in Bruges, a barge and shirt pull with defender Han-Beom Lee suggested those flickers of fury and confrontation still burn.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Breakout potential may be curbed by its stolid, downbeat nature.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of curbed

Adjective

The storefront itself remains restrained, with each window presenting a single frame on a sculptural glass pedestal.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The push comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism at home for a restrained response, trying to balance Japan’s alliance with Washington and its commitment to international justice.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrained

Verb

The crypto market structure bill would have established clear rules for how digital assets, including tokenized securities, are classified and regulated.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Other fence materials and styles are similarly regulated, and homeowners are expected to seek architectural approval before installing them.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulated

Adjective

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
Without competitive energy systems, industrial leadership will remain constrained regardless of innovation strength.

— Can Dinçer, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of constrained

Verb

Aging pipes must be replaced, leaks prevented, emergencies addressed and critical systems kept operating for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Robert Mugabe, longtime strongman of Zimbabwe, printed money to ensure his party kept control of the country and to finance the nation's deficits.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

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