curb

verb

To restrain or control something, especially an undesirable activity or feeling.

"We must curb inflation quickly."

noun

A restraint or control on something, often undesirable, to limit its effect.

"The government imposed a curb on spending."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: curtail, restrict, cut back, kerb, curbing, bridle, check, NYSE MKT, AMEX, American Stock Exchange, curb bit, contain