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(noun) a person who takes a position in the political center
synonyms : centrist , middle of the roader , moderationist
(verb) make less fast or intense
"moderate your speed"
(verb) restrain
synonyms : chasten , temper
They returned home, chastened by their failure. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) preside over
"John moderated the discussion"
synonyms : chair , lead
(verb) 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
(verb) make less severe or harsh
"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
synonyms : mince , soften
(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"
synonyms : check , contain , control , curb , hold , hold in
Tom was advised by the doctor to curb his smoking as he had respiratory problems. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(adj.) 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"
(adj.) not extreme
"a moderate penalty", "temperate in his response to criticism"
synonyms : temperate
(adj.) marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
"moderate in his demands", "restrained in his response"
synonyms : restrained

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