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

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

Nic did look there, and was shown how to hobble his nag’s fore legs to keep it from straying, and how to unbridle and take off the saddle.

From First in the Field A Story of New South Wales by Rahey, L.

"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

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