moderate
/mˈɑdɝʌt/
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Definitions
Adjective
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; "moderate prices"; "a moderate income"; "a moderate fine"; "moderate demands"; "a moderate estimate"; "a moderate eater"; "moderate success"; "a kitchen of moderate size"; "the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart"
Adjective Satellite
not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
Adjective Satellite
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
Noun
a person who takes a position in the political center
Verb
preside over; "John moderated the discussion"
Verb
make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed"
Verb
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"
Verb
make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
Verb
make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
Verb
restrain
Synonyms
centrist
chair
chasten
check
contain
control
curb
hold
hold in
lead
middle of the roader
mince
moderationist
restrained
soften
tame
temper
temperate
tone down