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Learn the meaning of curb with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
curb
(verb, noun)
curb
(verb, noun)
Meaning
to restrain or limit something
Example
"The new regulations aim to curb excessive spending in the government."
Synonyms
restraincontrollimit
Antonyms
encouragesupportpromote
More about this word
Word origin
From Middle English 'curbe', meaning to restrain or check.
Related word forms
verb: curbed
noun: curbing
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