curb
[kɜ:b]

noun

[Definition]: restrain, control, decrease

[Example Sentences]:
1. So what can be done to curb the use it or lose it September spending spree?
2. Tens of thousands of jobs have been cut across the industry as companies curb spending.
3. It may be quite some time before IT workers are kicked to the curb by robot replacements.
4. They spotted a car pull up to a curb and pulled in behind it.
5. Republican opponents said the bill did nothing to curb the current and future cost of college.
6. In May, the site released a statement saying it would try to curb harassment in general.
7. Japan for its lack of detailed plans to curb its budget deficit.
8. Iran recently agreed to curb some nuclear activities for six months in return for sanctions relief.
9. Iran has agreed to curb some nuclear activities for six months in return for sanctions relief.
10. The budget does propose changes to Medicare designed to curb its share of total government spending.
11. Its proposals due to come into force in April aim to curb a growth in spending in this area.
12. Hong Kong limited the size of loans too and took steps to curb some purchases by foreigners.
13. Latin American countries have taken few steps to curb abuses against women.
14. If not curb it altogether, at least put a big dent in it as his company grows.
15. In essence, they become little cities within the larger city and are meant to curb urban sprawl.


[Antonyms]indulge, emancipate, loose

[Synonyms]restrain, check, control
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