Meaning & use
Curbed
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Restrained, controlled, or kept something within limits.
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The new regulations curbed excessive spending by government agencies.
She curbed her temper before responding to the criticism.
A note on using this word
Originally referred to a strap used to control a horse, later extended metaphorically to restraining any impulse or behavior.
Words with a similar meaning
restrainedchecked
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Words with an opposite meaning
unleashedencouraged
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