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bridle at

/ˈbraɪ.dəl æt/

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verb

/ˈbraɪ.dəl æt/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения проявления гнева, негодования или обиды в ответ на что-либо, часто с выпрямлением или реакцией возмущения.

A phrasal verb used to indicate showing anger, resentment, or offense in response to something, often by drawing oneself up or reacting with indignation.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

  1. Show anger or resentmentformal

    To show anger, resentment, or irritation in response to something, often a criticism or restriction.

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    • She bridled at the suggestion that she was lazy.
    • He bridled at the new rules imposed by management.
    • The team bridled at the unfair criticism from the coach.

    Synonymsbristle atresent

    Antonymsacceptembraceenduretoleratewelcome

Forms
  • bridled at past participle
  • bridled at past simple
  • bridling at present participle
  • bridles at third person singular

Base verbbridle