Definition of 'moderate'
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: control hold in hold contain check curb - 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: tone down tame - restrain or temper
Synonyms: chasten temper
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"
Antonyms: immoderate - not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
Synonyms: temperate - marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
Synonyms: restrained
