unbridle

American  

[uhn-brahyd-l] / ʌnˈbraɪd l /

verb (used with object)

unbridled, unbridling

1. to remove the bridle from (a horse, mule, etc.).

2. to free from restraint.

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unbridle British  

/ ʌnˈbraɪdəl /

verb

1. to remove the bridle from (a horse)

2. to remove all controls or restraints from

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Etymology

Origin of unbridle

1350–1400; Middle English unbridlen. See un- ², bridle (v.)

Example Sentences

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unbridle unbridled unbridling

Backed by a ferocious defense, Stafford, 33, should allow Coach Sean McVay to unbridle a downfield passing game that rarely materialized with Goff.

From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2021

Jackson slogged through the first quarter, masterfully controlled the second and waited until the Ravens led, 21-0, in the third to unbridle the spectacular.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2019

If the horse has no halter on, unbridle and push the bridle back so that the crownpiece will rest on the neck behind the poll until the halter is replaced.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by Department, U. S. War

"That I will, thankfully," said he; and, dismounting, he gave the reins to me, and told me to unbridle the horse, and lead him into the shade.

From Phantastes, a Faerie Romance for Men and Women by MacDonald, George

When you stop to rest after a hard ride, always unsaddle, whether you unbridle or not, and then wipe the dirt and sweat from where the saddle has been.

From Bob Chester's Grit From Ranch to Riches by Webster, Frank V.

Under the slogan "We are unbearable," it launched an advert showing fans from different teams sitting in a therapy circle complaining about Argentines' unbridled passion for football.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

There were tears of disbelief and unbridled joy as the unflappable Jose Canale smashed home Paraguay's penalty to complete one of the greatest World Cup upsets in recent memory.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Gil blames unbridled tourism, not the church itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

You know how we adults are inclined to respond to such unbridled optimism: With patronizing pats on the head.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026

My heart applauds inside my ears, first like a roaring crowd, then slows and slows until it’s a solitary person, clapping with unbridled sarcasm.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

With those projects long complete, Brees, 42, leaves the game after 20 years of unbridling his superpower to maximum effect.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2021

Then did he sleep without unbridling until eight o'clock in the next morning.

From The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I by Lodge, Henry Cabot

Then did he sleep, without unbridling, until eight o'clock in the next morning.

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 by Motteux, Peter Anthony