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moderate

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 sho
Antonyms: immoderate Similar: average, intermediate, medium, cautious, conservative, fair, fairish, reasonable, limited, middle-of-the-road, minimalist, modest, small, indifferent
not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
Synonyms: temperate Similar: mild
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
Synonyms: restrained Similar: temperate

noun

a person who takes a position in the political center
Synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist

verb

preside over; "John moderated the discussion"
Synonyms: chair, lead
make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed"
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"
Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in
make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
Synonyms: mince, soften
make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
Synonyms: tame, tone down
restrain or temper
Synonyms: chasten, temper