curbs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of curb

curbs

2 of 2

noun

plural of curb
as in restrictions
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

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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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