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bridle vs respond

respond vs bridle

bridle is a noun but respond is not a noun.

bridle and respond both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bridle Yes No Yes No
respond No No Yes No
As verbs, respond is a hypernym of bridle; that is, respond is a word with a broader meaning than bridle:
  • bridle: respond to the reins, as of horses
  • respond: react verbally
Other hypernyms of bridle include answer, reply.
bridle (noun) respond (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
bridle (verb) respond (verb)
respond to the reins, as of horses show a response or a reaction to something
put a bridle on respond favorably or as hoped
anger or take offense react verbally
Difference between bridle and respond

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