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bridle up

/ˈbraɪ.dəl ʌp/

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verb

/ˈbraɪ.dəl ʌp/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, означающий проявление гнева, обиды или негодования, часто сопровождающееся выпрямлением или возмущённой реакцией.

A phrasal verb meaning to show anger, resentment, or offense, often by drawing oneself up or reacting with indignation.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, no object

  1. Show anger or resentmentformal

    To react with anger, resentment, or indignation, often by tensing up or becoming defensive.

    ruВспылить

    • He bridled up at the suggestion that he was lying.
    • She bridled up when her authority was questioned.
    • The manager bridled up upon hearing the criticism.

    Synonymsflare upresentseethe

    Antonymsacceptapproveembracesubmitwelcome

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

Base verbbridle