verge |
curb |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between verge and curb
is that
verge is to be or come very close; to border; to approach while
curb is to crouch; to cringe.
curb |
discouragement |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of discouragement.
As nouns the difference between curb and discouragement
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
discouragement is the act of discouraging.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
fetter |
curb |
Synonyms |
Fetter is a synonym of curb.
In lang=en terms the difference between fetter and curb
is that
fetter is to restrain or impede; to hamper while
curb is to crouch; to cringe.
As nouns the difference between fetter and curb
is that
fetter is a chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs
(usually in plural) while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As verbs the difference between fetter and curb
is that
fetter is to shackle or bind up with fetters while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
deaden |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of deaden.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and deaden
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
deaden is to make soundproof.
As verbs the difference between curb and deaden
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
deaden is to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
As a noun curb
is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
extremity |
curb |
Related terms |
Extremity is a related term of curb.
As nouns the difference between extremity and curb
is that
extremity is the most extreme or furthest point of something while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As a verb curb is
to check, restrain or control.
curb |
arrest |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of arrest.
As nouns the difference between curb and arrest
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
arrest is arrest, confinement, detention.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
durance |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of durance.
As nouns the difference between curb and durance
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
durance is (obsolete) duration.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
hinder |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of hinder.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and hinder
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
hinder is to keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent.
As nouns the difference between curb and hinder
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
hinder is (slang|euphemistic) the buttocks.
As verbs the difference between curb and hinder
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
hinder is to make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle.
As an adjective hinder is
of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
curb |
reduce |
In transitive terms the difference between curb and reduce
is that
curb is to bend or curve while
reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.
In intransitive terms the difference between curb and reduce
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
reduce is to lose weight.
As a noun curb
is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
barrier |
curb |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between barrier and curb
is that
barrier is a structure that bars passage while
curb is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
As a verb curb is
to check, restrain or control.
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