[noun] the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" Synonyms:bridle, check
[verb] 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" Synonyms:control, hold in, hold, contain, check, moderate
[verb] to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires" Synonyms:suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer
[verb] keep to the curb; "curb your dogs"
[verb] place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" Synonyms:restrict, curtail, cut back