Bridle and Propel

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Bridle verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Propel is an antonym for bridle.

Nearby Words: bridled, bridleway, bridling

Propel verb - To set or keep in motion.

Usage example: the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines

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Bridle is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

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