🛑curb

verb
/kɜːrb/

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example Sentences

The government took steps to curb inflation.

Example Expressions

curb your enthusiasm

Synonyms

restrain, control, suppress, limit, check

Antonyms

encourage, promote, release

Collocations

curb inflation, curb violence, curb pollution, curb spending

More Example Sentences

What is the role of the TCB in curbing the commodity prices?

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