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curbed

 

[ kɜːrbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

control a situation

To curb something means to restrain or limit it. This can relate to controlling an action, behavior, or a process. The term often implies reducing the intensity or extent of something that might be considered excessive. For example, governments might curb spending or a person might curb their drinking habits.

Synonyms

control, limit, reduce, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The new policies aim to curb pollution in the city.
  • She decided to curb her enthusiasm to avoid disappointment.
  • The government has introduced measures to curb inflation.

Translations

Translations of the word "curbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contido

🇮🇳 नियंत्रित

🇩🇪 eingedämmt

🇮🇩 terkendala

🇺🇦 обмежений

🇵🇱 ograniczony

🇯🇵 抑制された

🇫🇷 contenu

🇪🇸 controlado

🇹🇷 kısıtlanmış

🇰🇷 억제된

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezený

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 受限的

🇸🇮 omejen

🇮🇸 takmarkaður

🇰🇿 шектелген

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 controlado

Etymology

The word 'curb' derives from the Middle English term 'curben', which in turn comes from the Old French 'courber', meaning 'to bend'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'curvare', which also means 'to bend'. Historically, curbing was associated with controlling horses, as it referred to the use of a curb bit to exert control over the animal. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to restraint and limitation in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,967, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.