"curbed" in the verb sense

1. control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

lessen the intensity of temper hold in restraint hold or keep within limits

"moderate your alcohol intake"

"hold your tongue"

"hold your temper"

"control your anger"

2. curb

keep to the curb

"curb your dogs"

3. restrict, curtail, curb, cut back

place restrictions on

"curtail drinking in school"

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