No. 9,468 in Russian
узда
A bridle (used to control a horse).
In a sentence
Крепкая узда приятно сидела на голове лошади.
The sturdy bridle sat comfortably on the horse's head.
Here, 'узда' is used literally to refer to a bridle, a piece of equipment that fits onto a horse's head for control.
Политик потерял узду над своими бывшими сторонниками.
The politician lost the reins of control over his former supporters.
In this sentence, 'узда' is used metaphorically to refer to control or leadership over a group of people.
Суровые законы стали уздой для свободомыслия.
The harsh laws became a bridle for independent thinking.
Here, 'узда' symbolizes restriction or inhibition, inhibiting freedom of thought, showcasing its figurative application.
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