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Another word for curb

Noun

  1. Something that limits or restricts

    2. See also:

    limited

Another word for curb

Verb

  1. To control, restrict, or arrest

    2. See also:

    restraint

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Another word for curb

Noun

  1. Restraint

    2. See also:

    restraint

    barrier

  2. Edge

    3. See also:

    rim

    edge

Another word for curb

Verb
    2. See also:

    restrain

    restrict

    restrain

    hinder

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Sentence Examples

  • We've gotta curb the damage as much as possible.

  • Dean pulled away from the curb, keeping his speed to a parade crawl.

  • She had nothing to offer him to curb whatever ambition he had.

  • He shoved the door open with all his might, revealing the steely skies of winter and the grey cement curb outside.

  • The old man grabbed a metal trashcan from the curb and in one motion swung it at the car, scoring a direct hit on the windshield.

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