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Nouns
(n)
curb
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curbing
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kerb
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
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(n)
curb
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curb bit
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
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(n)
bridle
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check
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curb
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
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Verbs
(v)
control
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hold in
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hold
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contain
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check
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curb
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moderate
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
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“hold your tongue”
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“hold your temper”
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“control your anger”
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(v)
curb
keep to the curb
“curb your dogs”
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(v)
restrict
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curtail
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curb
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cut back
place restrictions on
“curtail drinking in school”
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