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Bridle at

Definition:

To show anger or resentment towards something; to take offense or express dissatisfaction with someone or something.

Examples:

Verb (intransitive):

1. She bridled at his criticism and stormed out of the room.
2. The employees bridled at the new company policies.
3. He bridles at any suggestion that he is not in control.

Verb (transitive):

1. She bridled at his offensive remarks and told him to apologize.
2. The politician bridled at the journalist's questions.
3. He bridles at any attempts to undermine his authority.

Noun:

1. Their inflammatory remarks were a bridle at to her efforts to maintain peace.
2. His constant disregard for their opinions was the last bridle at they could tolerate.

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