"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
"moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger"
"suppress a nascent uprising" "stamp down on littering" "conquer one's desires"
"curb your dogs"
"curtail drinking in school"
The big horse pulled at the curb.
If we curb the power of monarchy and rely upon parliamentary government.
Nim curbed a sharp reply.
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