Bridle At -

: A critic might bridle at updated dialogue in a classic play, or an educator might bridle at specific teaching practices like explicit phonics.

To "bridle at" something means to show sudden anger or scorn by throwing back one's head or stiffening one's posture—much like a horse might pull back or toss its head when it feels the restraint of a (the headgear used for control). Common Usage bridle at

: Young professionals often bridle at slow, circuitous decision-making paths or excessive "red tape" in large organizations. : A critic might bridle at updated dialogue