Curb (Verb)
Meaning 1
Keep to the curb; "curb your dogs".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Keep to the curb to avoid oncoming traffic.
- The city officers are working to curb aggressive street performers in the area.
- Please curb your dogs while walking around the children's playground.
- Curb your enthusiasm and let the others have a chance to participate.
- We need laws to curb these huge corporations' tax evasion practices.
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Meaning 2
Place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The government will curb the tax incentives afforded to multinational corporations.
- In a bid to prevent accidents, the local authorities will curb speeding on highways.
- Owing to environmental concerns, the council decided to curb industrial activities near the nature reserve.
- To address cases of cheating on exams, schools will curb access to electronic devices.
- In response to increased security threats, airport officials will curb the amount of liquids allowed in carry-on luggage.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I had to learn to curb my enthusiasm and focus on the task at hand.
- She was asked to curb her language so the children wouldn't hear it.
- To save money, they had to curb their spending habits and create a budget.
- She tried to curb her emotions and not let fear take over.
- Government regulations aim to curb pollution by limiting the use of toxic chemicals.
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- Damp
- Conquer
- Crucify
- Mortify
- Deny
- Catch
- Bate
- Stamp Down
- Train
- Thermostat
- Countercheck
- Counteract
- Abnegate
- Suppress
- Subdue