Synonyms of curbed

curbed 1 of 2

adjective

as in controlled

Related Words

• controlled
• inhibited
• restrained
• disciplined
• calculated
• deliberate
• moderate
• self-disciplined
• self-denying
• measured
• self-controlled
• temperate
• reasonable
• rational
• sensible
• average
• modest
• levelheaded
• normal
• typical
• mediocre
• run-of-the-mine
• usual
• ordinary
• medium
• so-so
• routine
• regular
• run-of-the-mill

Dissimilar Words

• excessive
• extreme
• radical
• inordinate
• unreasonable
• irrational
• immoderate
• intemperate
• uncontrolled
• unbridled
• unchecked
• extremist
• unrestrained
• rabid
• unreasoning
• fanatic

curbed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of curb

as in regulated

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 & Similar Words

• controlled
• regulated
• contained
• restrained
• kept
• suppressed
• measured
• stifled
• tamed
• inhibited
• ruled
• governed
• constrained
• checked
• held
• stopped
• bridled
• interrupted
• swallowed
• pulled in
• hampered
• reined (in)
• repressed
• hindered
• impeded
• squelched
• blocked
• smothered
• strangled
• arrested
• choked (back)
• minced
• obstructed
• muffled
• silenced
• held back
• sank
• pocketed
• bottled (up)
• muzzled
• handcuffed
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• loosened
• liberated
• expressed
• unleashed
• aired
• loosed
• took out
• vented

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curbed

Adjective

The lack of sufficient post-conflict planning—about what would happen after Gaddafi’s regime was toppled—curbed enthusiasm for future collective security efforts in Syria and elsewhere. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025

Verb

The two groups had claimed in their petition to the justices that the law was an unprecedented overreach that curbed First Amendment rights for both adults and minors. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

The Financial Times reported that Google has curbed Meta’s use of its AI models after the Facebook and Instagram parent company wanted to use more computing capacity than Google could provide. — John Kell, Fortune, 1 July 2026

After the high court curbed lower courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, another challenge was filed in New Hampshire on behalf of all children who would be covered by the birthright citizenship policy. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Previous announcements of potential deals to end the fighting have curbed prices and juiced markets, but this time experts hope the pact holds true. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026

Fight Fungi Common fungal problems like powdery mildew on a variety of plants and black spot on roses can be curbed with apple cider vinegar. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026

California had always permitted raw milk to be sold in stores, but Los Angeles County’s more stringent rules had, in effect, curbed its retail sales. — CNN Money, 14 June 2026

California had always permitted raw milk to be sold in stores, but Los Angeles County’s more stringent rules had, in effect, curbed its retail sales. — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026

Shoppers appear to have curbed their discretionary spending even more as the cost of buying gas went up, said Marshal Cohen, chief retail advisor at Circana. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026