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NOUN 4

  1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

    Synonymscurbingkerb
  2. a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

    Synonymscurb bit
  3. a stock exchange in New York

    SynonymsAmerican Stock ExchangeAMEX
  4. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

    • “his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
    Synonymsbridlecheck

VERB 4

  1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    • “moderate your alcohol intake”
    • “hold your tongue”
    • “hold your temper”
    • “control your anger”
  2. to put down by force or authority

    • “suppress a nascent uprising”
    • “stamp down on littering”
    • “conquer one's desires”
  3. keep to the curb

    • “curb your dogs”
  4. place restrictions on

    • “curtail drinking in school”
    Synonymsrestrictcurtailcut back

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