bridle |
hobble |
In figurative|lang=en terms the difference between bridle and hobble
is that
bridle is (figurative) a restraint; a curb; a check while
hobble is (figurative) to move roughly or irregularly.
As nouns the difference between bridle and hobble
is that
bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins while
hobble is short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
As verbs the difference between bridle and hobble
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
hobble is to fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
frenum |
bridle |
As nouns the difference between frenum and bridle
is that
frenum is a frenulum while
bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
As a verb bridle is
to put a bridle on.
bundle |
bridle |
As verbs the difference between bundle and bridle
is that
bundle is while
bridle is to put a bridle on.
As a noun bridle is
the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
bridle |
constrain |
Synonyms |
Bridle is a synonym of constrain.
In lang=en terms the difference between bridle and constrain
is that
bridle is to show hostility or resentment while
constrain is to reduce a result in response to limited resources.
As verbs the difference between bridle and constrain
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
constrain is to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressurizing; to compel; to oblige.
As a noun bridle
is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
bridle |
null |
As nouns the difference between bridle and null
is that
bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins while
null is zero, nil; the cardinal number before einn.
As a verb bridle
is to put a bridle on.
bridle |
direct |
Synonyms |
Bridle is a synonym of direct.
As verbs the difference between bridle and direct
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
direct is to manage, control, steer.
As a noun bridle
is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
As an adjective direct is
straight, constant, without interruption.
As an adverb direct is
directly.
bridle |
interrupt |
Related terms |
Bridle is a related term of interrupt.
As nouns the difference between bridle and interrupt
is that
bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins while
interrupt is (computing) an event that causes a computer to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.
As verbs the difference between bridle and interrupt
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
interrupt is to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action by interfering suddenly.
bridle |
rebuff |
Related terms |
Bridle is a related term of rebuff.
As nouns the difference between bridle and rebuff
is that
bridle is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins while
rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.
As verbs the difference between bridle and rebuff
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
bridle |
govern |
Synonyms |
Bridle is a synonym of govern.
In lang=en terms the difference between bridle and govern
is that
bridle is to show hostility or resentment while
govern is to require that a certain preposition, grammatical case, etc be used with a word; sometimes used synonymously with collocate.
As verbs the difference between bridle and govern
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
govern is to make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
As a noun bridle
is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
bridle |
forbid |
In lang=en terms the difference between bridle and forbid
is that
bridle is to show hostility or resentment while
forbid is to oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command.
As verbs the difference between bridle and forbid
is that
bridle is to put a bridle on while
forbid is to disallow; to proscribe.
As a noun bridle
is the headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
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