bridle vs snaffle

bridle and snaffle both are nouns.

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

As verbs, snaffle is a hyponym of bridle; that is, snaffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bridle:

bridle (noun)	snaffle (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

bridle (verb)	snaffle (verb)
respond to the reins, as of horses	fit or restrain with a snaffle
put a bridle on	get hold of or seize quickly and easily
anger or take offense