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Curb Definition

• (n) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
• (n) a horse''s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
• (n) a stock exchange in New York
• (n) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
• (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"
• (v) to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one''s desires"
• (v) keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
• (v) place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"

Curb Synonyms

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