DICTOMETER

BEHERSKELSE (Norwegian for "curb")

(curb, restraint, restriction)

1. Synonyms:
   • Curb
   • Curbing
   • Kerb
   Definitions:
   • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Curb
   • Curb bit
   Definitions:
   • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • American Stock Exchange
   • AMEX
   • Curb
   Definitions:
   • a stock exchange in New York
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Bridle
   • Check
   • Curb
   Definitions:
   • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
   Examples:
   • His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Control
   • Hold in
   • Hold
   • Contain
   • Check
   • Curb
   • Moderate
   Definitions:
   • lessen the intensity of
   • temper
   • hold in restraint
   • hold or keep within limits
   Examples:
   • Moderate your alcohol intake
   • Hold your tongue
   • Hold your temper
   • Control your anger
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Suppress
   • Stamp down
   • Inhibit
   • Subdue
   • Conquer
   • Curb
   Definitions:
   • to put down by force or authority
   Examples:
   • Suppress a nascent uprising
   • Stamp down on littering
   • Conquer one's desires
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Curb
   Definitions:
   • keep to the curb
   Examples:
   • Curb your dogs
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Restrict
   • Curtail
   • Curb
   • Cut back
   Definitions:
   • place restrictions on
   Examples:
   • Curtail drinking in school