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Synonyms for curbing
verb repress, restrict- constrain
- contain
- control
- hamper
- hinder
- hold down
- impede
- inhibit
- restrain
- suppress
- tame
- abstain
- bit
- bridle
- check
- clog
- cook
- deny
- fetter
- hobble
- hog-tie
- ice
- leash
- manacle
- moderate
- muzzle
- refrain
- retard
- scrub
- shackle
- subdue
- tie
- withhold
- bottle up
- box in
- bring to screeching halt
- cool down
- cool off
- entrammel
- hold back
- hold in
- keep lid on
- keep tight rein on
- rein in
- send up
- tie up
Antonyms for curbing
- advance
- aid
- allow
- assist
- encourage
- facilitate
- forward
- free
- help
- let go
- permit
- promote
- release
- go ahead
- incite
- indulge
- liberate
- loose
- loosen
- foster
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
frustration
noun. disappointment, thwarting
frustrations
noun. disappointment, thwarting
suppressive
adjective. suppressing
- censoring
- covering up
- curbing
- holding back
- muffling
- quelling
- repressing
- repressive
- silencing
- stifling
- subduing
- withholding
withholding
adjective. restraining
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.