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bridal or bridle? Do not confuse the spelling of bridal and bridle, which sound similar. Bridal is chiefly used as an adjective, meaning "of brides or weddings," as in the bridal party. The word bridle can be used as a noun or verb, referring to part of a horse's harness or, figuratively, a restraint: He removed the bridle and saddle from his horse. She bridled her rage. The verb bridle can also mean "show anger or indignation": He bridled at the criticism.
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