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curb

/kɜrb/

Synonyms of curb Antonyms of curb Examples of curb Usage of curb Parts of curb Definition that contains curb Words sounding like curb Explanation of curb

verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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check contain control hold hold in moderate

type of:
keep back keep restrain hold back
noun
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
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curb bit

type of:
bit
verb
place restrictions on
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curtail cut back restrict

type of:
circumscribe confine to limit
noun
a stock exchange in New York
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american stock exchange amex
noun
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
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curbing kerb

type of:
edge
noun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
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bridle check

type of:
restraint
verb
keep to the curb
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"curb your dogs"

type of:
restrain encumber cumber

Examples of curb

"curb your dogs"