1. curb

noun. (ˈkɝːb) An edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter).
Synonyms
curbing kerb edge curbstone kerbstone
Antonyms
indiscipline unskillfulness immoderation intense intemperate
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

2. curb

verb. (ˈkɝːb) To put down by force or authority.
Synonyms
control moderate muffle strangle shut up contain dampen subdue still choke back suppress burke hold check quieten stamp down hush stifle inhibit squelch quench repress blink smother choke down choke off quell silence conquer wink hush up blink away hold in
Antonyms
louden attack stimulate dry dehumidify
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

3. curb

verb. (ˈkɝːb) Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.
Synonyms
control moderate counteract catch limit contain confine subdue countercheck suppress damp hold restrain check throttle mortify keep back stamp down thermostat train trammel inhibit bound hold back keep abnegate bate crucify restrict conquer deny hold in
Antonyms
derestrict stormy moving sound noisy
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

4. curb

noun. (ˈkɝːb) The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
Synonyms
restraint bridle check
Antonyms
inactivity powerlessness unrestraint intemperance
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

5. Curb

noun. A stock exchange in New York.
Synonyms
AMEX American Stock Exchange

6. curb

noun. (ˈkɝːb) A horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse.
Synonyms
bit curb bit
Antonyms
immoderate juvenile accelerate
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

7. curb

verb. (ˈkɝːb) Place restrictions on.
Synonyms
restrict curtail immobilise immobilize limit cut back confine abridge circumscribe
Antonyms
sharpen be well open up unconfined exclude
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)

8. curb

verb. (ˈkɝːb) Keep to the curb.
Synonyms
restrain cumber constrain encumber
Antonyms
enliven strengthen consume agitate worry
Etymology
curb (English)
courbe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
curvus (Latin)
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