curb
Translation
to restrain, to control, to limit
Examples
You must learn to curb your temper.
You must learn to curb your temper.
The government is trying to curb inflation.
The government is trying to curb inflation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to restrain or control (sth.) The government is trying to curb inflation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restrain, control, check; Antonyms: encourage, release
Etymology
From Latin 'curvare' (to bend). The sense of 'restrain' comes from the 'curb' strap on a horse's bridle.
Memory Tips
Imagine pulling the 'curb' chain on a horse's bridle to make it stop or slow down.