What does bridle at mean?
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bri·dle at
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Princeton's WordNet
bristle at, bridle at, bridle up, bristle upverb
show anger or indignation
"She bristled at his insolent remarks"
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bridle at
To "bridle at" generally means to show anger, take offense, or react in a negative manner when faced with a situation or a comment. It's often used when someone is resistant or doesn't approve of a specific suggestion or criticism. This term originates from the imagery of a horse suddenly pulling its head up when the bridle is abruptly tightened.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bridle at in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bridle at in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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