Synonyms for curbing
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kur-bing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr bɪŋ |
Top 10 synonyms for curbing Other synonyms for the word curbing
Définition of curbing
Origin :- 1520s, of horses, "to lead to a curb," from curb (n.). Figurative use from 1580s. Related: Curbed; curbing.
- verb repress, restrict
- She stopped him with a shudder, and Eric found a difficulty in curbing his impatience.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- The driver advanced at a walk, keeping as close as possible to the curbing.
- Extract from : « The Web of the Golden Spider » by Frederick Orin Bartlett
- A quickening of his pace, and he met her just as she stepped to the curbing.
- Extract from : « The Cross-Cut » by Courtney Ryley Cooper
- The group now sat down on the curbing, while the Negro walked away.
- Extract from : « The Hindered Hand » by Sutton E. Griggs
- Other questions could be postponed; the question of curbing the king could not.
- Extract from : « The Critical Period of American History » by John Fiske
- I felt some difficulty in curbing my indignation while Gerald thus spoke.
- Extract from : « Devereux, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- She stood on the curbing, bewildered and blinking, apparently lost.
- Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
- The Medes on the east required some curbing, but their independence was not destroyed.
- Extract from : « The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X) » by Various
- "Let's keep sane," said Raul, curbing his emotions, shutting down on his voice.
- Extract from : « When the Owl Cries » by Paul Bartlett
- Diana, curbing her impatience, smiled graciously at the Postmaster.
- Extract from : « The Following of the Star » by Florence L. Barclay
Antonyms for curbing
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