Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with curb in American Collocation
something harmful
abuse
corruption
crime
emissions
global warming
inflation
terrorism
The president has pushed through legislation to curb corruption.
rights or power
freedom
power
right
The union has consistently demanded that legislation be introduced to curb the enormous buying power of the large supermarket chains.
spread or excess of something
excess
growth
proliferation
rise
spread
We need to curb the proliferation of small arms and reduce their numbers.
emotion or physical feeling
appetite
craving
enthusiasm
instinct
But what can you do to curb those cravings?
Consumers seem to have curbed their enthusiasm for shopping.