Definitions and Synonyms of curb | Another word for curb | What is curb?
Definition 1: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess - [noun denoting act]Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is a kind of ...) the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
"the unlawful restraint of trade"
Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is a kind of ...) the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
"the unlawful restraint of trade"Definition 2: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) - [noun denoting artifact]
Definition 3: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse - [noun denoting artifact]
Definition 4: a stock exchange in New York - [noun denoting artifact]Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is an instance of ...) an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is an instance of ...) an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers
Definition 5: place restrictions on - [verb of change]Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- curtail drinking in school
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is a kind of ...) restrict or confine within limits
"I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" "please confine your questions to the topic" "our actions are circumscribed by our biology, personality, and by the social and cultural context into which we are born" (... is a kind of curb ) lessen, diminish, or curtail
"the new law might abridge our freedom of expression" (... is a kind of curb ) cause to be unable to move
"The sudden storm immobilized the traffic" (... is a kind of curb ) restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
"Bread was rationed during the siege of the city" (... is a kind of curb ) place under restrictions; limit access to by law
"this substance is controlled" "that area is restricted to security personnel only"
Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- curtail drinking in school
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is a kind of ...) restrict or confine within limits
"I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" "please confine your questions to the topic" "our actions are circumscribed by our biology, personality, and by the social and cultural context into which we are born"(... is a kind of curb ) lessen, diminish, or curtail
"the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"(... is a kind of curb ) cause to be unable to move
"The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"(... is a kind of curb ) restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
"Bread was rationed during the siege of the city"(... is a kind of curb ) place under restrictions; limit access to by law
"this substance is controlled" "that area is restricted to security personnel only"Definition 6: keep to the curb - [verb of contact]
Definition 7: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits - [verb of social]Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
Synonyms for curb in the sense of this definition
(curb is a kind of ...) prevent the action or expression of
"hold back your anger" "keep your cool" "she struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays" (... is a kind of curb ) control the temperature with a thermostat
(... is a kind of curb ) moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair" "capable of bating his enthusiasm" (... is a kind of curb ) check oneself during an action
"She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind" (... is a kind of curb ) cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
"train the vine" (... is a kind of curb ) deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
"She denied herself wine and spirits" (... is a kind of curb ) hold within limits and control
"subdue one's appetites" "mortify the flesh" (... is a kind of curb ) restrain or discourage
"the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere" (... is a kind of curb ) bring under control by force or authority
"suppress a nascent uprising" "stamp down on littering" "conquer one's desires" (... is a kind of curb ) oppose or check by a counteraction
Samples where curb or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger