AT BAY Synonyms

• patterned with alternating squares of color

• gotten under control

• restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

• bound by chains fastened around the ankles

• small in range or scope

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

• under restraint

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

• kept from public knowledge by various means

• manifesting or subjected to suppression

• held in check with difficulty

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

• forced to turn and face attackers

• forced to turn and face attackers

• forced to turn and face attackers