Curb and Stop

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

Usage example: try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business

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Stop is a synonym for curb in curtail topic. In some cases you can use "Stop" instead the word "Curb" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: curbed, curbing

Stop noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: pulled out all the stops and presented the most spectacular show ever

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Curb is a synonym for stop in curtail topic. Sometimes you can use "Curb" instead the word "Stop" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: stopped, stopper, stopping, stopover

occasional curb

occasional stop

group	curb group	stop group
monster	curb monster	stop monster
invasion	curb invasion	stop invasion
crime	curb crime	stop crime
Other words: threat, anyone, enemy, everyone, guys, heroes.

This doesn't stop him from curb-stomping Godzilla when the King of The Monsters attacked him after Gigan was defeated.

Source: Comic Book / Godzilla: Rulers of Earth
Curb-Stomp Battle: Desmond completely dominates and neutralizes Cirno and Laia when they attempt to stop him from releasing EX-Rumia.

Source: Roleplay / Shifting Worlds
Curb-Stomp Battle: In order to stop the Invaders from sinking Japan with a giant tsunami, the remaining Kid Commandoes-Toro, Gwenny Sabuki and Davey Mitchell-attacked the Invaders' boat.

Source: Comic Book / The Invaders

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