CURB

• (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

  "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

  synonyms : bridle , check

  His weak physical constitution was a curb for his advancement in sports. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) a stock exchange in New York

  synonyms : american stock exchange , amex

  The sudden change in the Curb market shocked the share holders. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

  synonyms : curbing , kerb

  The owner of the house removed the broken wall through the curb for a clear view of his porch. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

  synonyms : curb bit

  The horse went berserk after the curb broke. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) place restrictions on

  "curtail drinking in school"

  synonyms : curtail , cut back , restrict

  The administration has curtailed him from continuing in the post. -added by Aswathy_inlas

  There are many institutes that have come up with the methods to curb obesity. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) to put down by force or authority

  "suppress a nascent uprising", "stamp down on littering", "conquer one's desires"

  synonyms : conquer , inhibit , stamp down , subdue , suppress

  The management curbed the agitation of the workers by threatening to reduce their salary. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) keep to the curb

  "curb your dogs"

  The residents of the colony wanted all the dogs to be curbed. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) 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"

  synonyms : check , contain , control , hold , hold in , moderate

  Tom was advised by the doctor to curb his smoking as he had respiratory problems. -added by Aswathy_inlas

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