Meaning & Definition of Curb in English
English⟶
Curb
/kərb/
noun
1. An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
synonym:
- curb,
- curbing,
- kerb
2. A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
synonym:
- curb,
- curb bit
3. A stock exchange in new york
synonym:
- American Stock Exchange,
- AMEX,
- Curb
4. The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
- "His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
synonym:
- bridle,
- check,
- curb
verb
1. 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"
synonym:
- control,
- hold in,
- hold,
- contain,
- check,
- curb,
- moderate
2. To put down by force or authority
- "Suppress a nascent uprising"
- "Stamp down on littering"
- "Conquer one's desires"
synonym:
- suppress,
- stamp down,
- inhibit,
- subdue,
- conquer,
- curb
3. Keep to the curb
- "Curb your dogs"
synonym:
- curb
4. Place restrictions on
- "Curtail drinking in school"
synonym:
- restrict,
- curtail,
- curb,
- cut back
Examples of using
Please give me some kind of medicine to curb the pain.