bridle
noun
part of the tack or harness of a horse, consisting usually of a headstall, bit, and reins.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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There have already been signs that Mr. Kim is bridling under China’s influence.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2018