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bridle up

/ˈbraɪ.dəl ʌp/

Tradução: Verbo frasal que significa irritar-se, ofender-se ou indignar-se de repente, muitas vezes com uma reação de orgulho ferido ou de revolta.

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verb

/ˈbraɪ.dəl ʌp/C1formal
  • ptVerbo frasal que significa irritar-se, ofender-se ou indignar-se de repente, muitas vezes com uma reação de orgulho ferido ou de revolta.

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

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, sem objeto

  1. Show anger or resentmentformal

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

    ptIrritar-se

    • 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.

    Sinônimosflare upresentseethe

    Antônimosacceptapproveembracesubmitwelcome

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

Verbo basebridle