bridle

Noun

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
  • his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
    

• headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

Verb

• respond to the reins, as of horses

• put a bridle on
  • bridle horses
    

• anger or take offense
  • She bridled at his suggestion to elope
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  check , curb