bridle vs harness

bridle and harness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bridle	Yes	No	Yes	No
harness	Yes	No	Yes	No

bridle (noun)	harness (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control	a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

bridle (verb)	harness (verb)
respond to the reins, as of horses	keep in check
put a bridle on	exploit the power of
anger or take offense	put a harness
	control and direct with or as if by reins