Moderate

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1 English

1.1 Adjective
1.2 Transitive Verb
1.3 Intranstive Verb

English

Adjective

Not excessive; acting in moderation

Transitive Verb

To reduce the excessiveness of

Intranstive Verb

To become less excessive
To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise

WordNet Definitions

one

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

six

1. moderate, chair, lead -- (preside over; "John moderated the discussion").
2. moderate -- (make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed").
3. control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate -- (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").
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 or temper).

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1. moderate (vs. immoderate) -- (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").
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").

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