Curb and Quit

Curb

Curb verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Quit and curb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quit" instead a verb "Curb".

Nearby Words: curbed, curbing

Quit

Quit verb - To manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way.
Usage example: I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight

Curb and quit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Curb" instead a verb "Quit".

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

habit curb habit quit habit
group curb group quit group
squad curb squad quit squad
piracy curb piracy quit piracy

Both words in one sentence

  • The Tarantula proceeds to curb-stomp Spidey, wondering aloud why he refuses to quit when everyone is after his head.
  • Western Animation / Max Steel This leads him to quit his sports career early on since it gives him an unfair advantage and his events become curb-stomps from the other competitors' points of view, giving him no satisfaction or sense of accomplishment.
  • Curb-Stomp Battle: If one is not careful, going into a fight with the wrong unit will lead to this and many Rage Quit-caused flipped tables.
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