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curb

Nouns

• (n) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) curbing, kerb,
• (n) a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse curb bit,
• (n) a stock exchange in New York American Stock Exchange, AMEX,
• (n) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
  • his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
  bridle, check,

Verbs

• (v) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • moderate your alcohol intake
  • hold your tongue
  • hold your temper
  • control your anger
  control, hold in, contain, moderate, check, hold,
• (v) to put down by force or authority
  • suppress a nascent uprising
  • stamp down on littering
  • conquer one's desires
  conquer, inhibit, stamp down, suppress, subdue,
• (v) keep to the curb
  • curb your dogs
• (v) place restrictions on
  • curtail drinking in school
  curtail, restrict, cut back,

Synonyms

curbing kerb control hold in contain moderate check hold conquer inhibit stamp down suppress subdue curb bit American Stock Exchange AMEX bridle curtail restrict cut back

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