keeping tight rein on

Main Entry:	curb [kurb] Show IPA/kɜrb/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	repress, restrict
Synonyms:	abstain, bit, bottle up, box in, bridle, bring to screeching halt, check, clog, constrain, contain, control, cook, cool down, cool off, deny, entrammel, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold down, hold in, ice, impede, inhibit, keep lid on, keep tight rein on, leash, manacle, moderate, muzzle, refrain, rein in, restrain, retard, scrub, send up, shackle, subdue, suppress, tame, tie, tie up, withhold
Antonyms:	aid, assist, encourage, foster, help

* = informal/non-formal usage
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