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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
(noun) American Stock Exchange, AMEX
a stock exchange in New York
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
(verb) curb, curtail, cut back, restrict
place restrictions on
curtail drinking in school
(verb) inhibit, curb, conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress
to put down by force or authority
suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer one's desires
(verb) curb
keep to the curb
curb your dogs
(verb) contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger