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.
curb |
stay |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of stay.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and stay
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
stay is to continue to have a particular quality.
As nouns the difference between curb and stay
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
stay is (nautical) a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel or
stay can be a prop; a support.
As verbs the difference between curb and stay
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
stay is (nautical) to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays or
stay can be to prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
As an adjective stay is
steep; ascending.
As an adverb stay is
steeply.
curb |
line |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between curb and line
is that
curb is to bend or curve while
line is to fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
curb |
master |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of master.
As nouns the difference between curb and master
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
master is (
l) (
original version of a document or of a recording).
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
curb |
diminish |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of diminish.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and diminish
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
diminish is to disappear gradually.
As verbs the difference between curb and diminish
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
diminish is to make smaller.
As a noun curb
is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ).
curb |
limitation |
Synonyms |
Curb is a synonym of limitation.
As nouns the difference between curb and limitation
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
limitation is the act of limiting or the state of being limited.
As a verb curb
is to check, restrain or control.
brink |
curb |
Related terms |
Brink is a related term of curb.
As nouns the difference between brink and curb
is that
brink is the edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge, as of a river or pit; a verge; a border; as, the brink of a chasm also used figuratively 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 |
tether |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of tether.
As nouns the difference between curb and tether
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
tether is a rope, cable etc that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
As verbs the difference between curb and tether
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
tether is to restrict something with a tether.
curb |
discourage |
Related terms |
Curb is a related term of discourage.
In lang=en terms the difference between curb and discourage
is that
curb is to crouch; to cringe while
discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.
As nouns the difference between curb and discourage
is that
curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
uk ) while
discourage is lack of courage.
As verbs the difference between curb and discourage
is that
curb is to check, restrain or control while
discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
swale |
curb |
As nouns the difference between swale and curb
is that
swale is a low tract of moist or marshy land while
curb is a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (
UK.
As verbs the difference between swale and curb
is that
swale is alternative form of nodot=yes lang=en (melt and waste away, or singe while
curb is to check, restrain or control.
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