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moderate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
moderate
Definition
(noun) a person who takes a position in the political center
Synonyms
:
centrist
,
middle of the roader
,
moderationist
Definition
(verb) preside over
Synonyms
:
chair
,
lead
Example Sentence
John moderated the discussion
Definition
(verb) make less fast or intense
Example Sentence
moderate your speed
Definition
(verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Synonyms
:
check
,
contain
,
control
,
curb
,
hold
,
hold in
Example Sentence
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
Definition
(verb) make less severe or harsh
Synonyms
:
mince
,
soften
Example Sentence
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
Definition
(verb) make less strong or intense; soften
Synonyms
:
tame
,
tone down
Example Sentence
Tone down that aggressive letter
The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
Definition
(verb) restrain
Synonyms
:
chasten
,
temper
Definition
(adj) being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(adj) not extreme
Synonyms
:
temperate
Example Sentence
a moderate penalty
temperate in his response to criticism
Definition
(adj) marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
Synonyms
:
restrained
Example Sentence
moderate in his demands
restrained in his response
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