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Overview of noun moderate

The noun moderate has 1 sense

1. centrist, middle of the roader, moderate, moderationist -- (a person who takes a position in the political center)

Overview of verb moderate

1. moderate, chair, lead -- (preside over; "John moderated the discussion")

2. moderate -- (make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed")


4. mince, soften, moderate -- (make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears")

5. tone down, moderate, tame -- (make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements")

6. chasten, moderate, temper -- (restrain)

Overview of adj moderate


2. moderate, temperate -- (not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism")

3. moderate, restrained -- (marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response")
