curb |
dull |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of dull.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and dull
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
dull is to lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
As verbs the difference between curb and dull
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
As a noun curb
is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As an adjective dull is
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
circumscribe |
curb |
Related terms |
Circumscribe is a related term of curb.
As verbs the difference between circumscribe and curb
is that
circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
As a noun curb is
(north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
curb |
withhold |
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and withhold
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
withhold is to retain; to keep back; not to grant; as, to withhold assent to a proposition.
As verbs the difference between curb and withhold
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
withhold is to keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
As a noun curb
is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
curb |
resistant |
As nouns the difference between curb and resistant
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
resistant is resistant.
As verbs the difference between curb and resistant
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
resistant is .
As an adjective resistant is
resistant.
curb |
impediment |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of impediment.
As nouns the difference between curb and impediment
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
impediment is a hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
damp |
curb |
Synonyms |
Damp is a synonym of curb.
As nouns the difference between damp and curb
is that
damp is steam 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.
deterrent |
curb |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between deterrent and curb
is that
deterrent is something that deters while
curb is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
As an adjective deterrent
is serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
As a verb curb is
to check, restrain or control.
strap |
curb |
Related terms |
Strap is a related term of curb.
In lang=en terms the difference between strap and curb
is that
strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor while
curb is to crouch; to cringe.
As nouns the difference between strap and curb
is that
strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like while
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
As verbs the difference between strap and curb
is that
strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
bar |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between curb and bar
is that
curb is to bend or curve while
bar is to lock or bolt with a bar.
As a preposition bar is
except, with the exception of.
As a proper noun Bar is
a city in Montenegro.
curb |
halt |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between curb and halt
is that
curb is to bend or curve while
halt is to cause to discontinue.
In intransitive terms the difference between curb and halt
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
halt is to stop either temporarily or permanently.
As an adjective halt is
lame, limping.
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