curb

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures Synonyms of curb check, circumscription, condition, constraint, restriction, fetter, limitation, restraint, strictureWords Related to curb exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings; ban, prohibition, proscriptionNear Antonyms of curb freedom, latitude

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business Synonyms of curb bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, govern, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tameWords Related to curb bottle (up), choke (back), hold back, mince, muffle, pocket, repress, sink, smother, squelch, stifle, strangle, suppress, swallow; arrest, interrupt, stop; block, hamper, handcuff, hinder, impede, obstruct; gag, muzzle, silenceNear Antonyms of curb liberate, loose, loosen, unleash; air, express, take out, ventAntonyms of curb lose