Definition curb in British English

curb verb

[transitive] verb

/kɜː(r)b/

to control or limit something that is harmful

Example

Increased interest rates should curb inflation.

Synonyms and related words

draw a line in the sand limit control

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to control an emotion or way of behaving that could cause problems

Example

You'd better curb that temper of yours.

Synonyms and related words

manage suppress deal with