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curb

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of curb

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

  • these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nationʼs archaeological treasures
Synonyms of curb

check, circumscription, condition, constraint, fetter, limitation, restraint, restriction, stricture
Words Related to curb

exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings

ban, prohibition, proscription
Near Antonyms of curb

freedom, latitude

curb

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of curb

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

  • try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighborsʼ business
Synonyms of curb

bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, govern, hold, inhibit, keep, measure, pull in, regulate, rein (in), restrain, rule, tame
Words 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, silence
Near Antonyms of curb

liberate, loose, loosen, unleash

air, express, take out, vent
Antonyms of curb

lose

Synonym Discussion of curb

restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes.
    • restrained themselves from laughing
check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus.
    • trying to check government spending
curb suggests an abrupt or drastic checking.
    • learn to curb your appetite
bridle implies keeping under control by subduing or holding in.
    • bridle an impulse to throw the book down

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