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curb
noun
verb
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
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noun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
noun
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
noun
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
verb
place restrictions on
“curtail drinking in school”
verb
keep to the curb
“curb your dogs”
verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
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his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
curtail drinking in school
curb your dogs
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
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