Synonyms of curbing

curbing

verb

present participle of curb

as in regulating

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

• regulating
• controlling
• containing
• keeping
• restraining
• suppressing
• measuring
• inhibiting
• taming
• stifling
• governing
• constraining
• stopping
• checking
• holding
• ruling
• bridling
• pulling in
• interrupting
• swallowing
• repressing
• hindering
• blocking
• impeding
• reining (in)
• strangling
• hampering
• smothering
• obstructing
• arresting
• choking (back)
• holding back
• squelching
• silencing
• bottling (up)
• muffling
• sinking
• mincing
• pocketing
• muzzling
• handcuffing
• gagging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• loosening
• liberating
• expressing
• venting
• unleashing
• airing
• taking out
• loosing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curbing

The Maryland Data Privacy Act was one of several laws passed in this year's legislative session aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the state. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The two leaders have met three times, but their diplomacy has not produced an agreement curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear program. — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Instead, Hageman has focused heavily on curbing federal regulation and resource issues. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme heat in Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, straining power grids, sapping water supplies and curbing farm output. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Deploying renewables paired with intelligent energy conservation and grid management, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and entire countries are earnestly curbing their CO2 emissions. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

Higher-voltage architecture reduces current loads, curbing heat buildup and boosting efficiency during sustained performance runs. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

The policy may also be a response that’s partially aimed at curbing grade inflation, which is perceived to be a growing problem at many leading public and private universities. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026