1. (

• control ,
• hold_in ,
• hold ,
• contain ,
• check ,
• curb ,
• moderate

) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" ;

2. (

• curb

) keep to the curb; "curb your dogs" ;

3. (

• restrict ,
• curtail ,
• curb ,
• cut_back

) place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" ;