control
"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.
出自: W. Holtby
If we curb the power of monarchy and rely upon parliamentary government.
出自: J. Berger
Nim curbed a sharp reply.
出自: A. Hailey