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Show resentment? Not a bit! (6)

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bridle

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(Other definitions for bridle that I've seen before include "a bit? That's part of it" , "Part of horse's headgear" , "A curb; show scorn (at)" , "Become indignant" , "Horse restraint" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Globe and Mail.
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