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Curb

🔄 Synonyms of "Curb"

19 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
subdueverb	(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
suppressverb	To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
checkverb	An inspection or examination.
curtailverb	(transitive) To shorten or abridge the duration of; to bring an end to; to truncate.
containverb	(transitive) To hold inside.
inhibitverb	(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
conquerverb	To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
bridlenoun	(equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
restrictverb	To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine
kerbnoun	To take a dog to the kerb for the purpose of evacuating.
cut backverb	(transitive and intransitive with on) To reduce the amount of (something).
hold inverb	(transitive) To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
american stock exchangenoun	a stock exchange in new york
curb bitnoun	(equestrianism) A type of bit used on a bridle, which works by leverage and has shanks and a curb chain.
stamp downverb	to put down by force or authority
amexnoun	An American Express credit card.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
kerbnoun	To take a dog to the kerb for the purpose of evacuating.
curb bitnoun	(equestrianism) A type of bit used on a bridle, which works by leverage and has shanks and a curb chain.
bridlenoun	(equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
containverb	(transitive) To hold inside.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
curtailverb	(transitive) To shorten or abridge the duration of; to bring an end to; to truncate.
amexnoun	An American Express credit card.
restrictverb	To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine
conquerverb	To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
subdueverb	(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
suppressverb	To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
cut backverb	(transitive and intransitive with on) To reduce the amount of (something).
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
inhibitverb	(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
hold inverb	(transitive) To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
checkverb	An inspection or examination.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
american stock exchangenoun	a stock exchange in new york
stamp downverb	to put down by force or authority
sidewalknoun	(US, Canada, Philippines) A paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians.