Meaning & use
curbing
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restraining, controlling, or keeping something within limits.
See it in a sentence
The new tax is aimed at curbing excessive sugar consumption.
She worked hard at curbing her temper during the negotiation.
A note on using this word
This is the gerund of the verb "curb," meaning to restrain; a separate, unrelated noun use refers to the raised edge of a street.
Words with a similar meaning
restrainingchecking
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Words with an opposite meaning
encouragingunleashing
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