Meaning of 'moderate'

adjective

not extreme

Example: "a moderate penalty"

Synonyms: temperate

adjective

being within reasonable or average limits

adjective

marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

Example: "They were moderate always in their requests."

Synonyms: restrained

noun

a person who takes a position in the political center

Synonyms: centrist middle of the roader moderationist

verb

make less fast or intense

Example: "moderate your speed"

verb

restrain

Synonyms: temper chasten hold down

verb

preside over

Example: "John moderated the discussion"

Synonyms: chair

verb

make less strong or intense

Synonyms: tame

verb

make less severe or harsh

Example: "The teacher moderated their tone when the students burst out in tears."

Synonyms: mince mitigate soften

verb

lessen the intensity of

Synonyms: check