Bridle Up (Verb)
Meaning
Show anger or indignation; "She bristled at his insolent remarks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The activist bridled up at the politician's condescending tone during the debate.
- She bridled up when her coworker questioned her expertise in front of their boss.
- The teacher bridled up when the student began to disrespect her authority.
- The artist bridled up at the critic's harsh review of her latest exhibition.
- He bridled up when his friend made a joke about his recent failed business venture.