1. Lessening in intensity or strength

1. Preside over
   "John moderated the discussion"
   - chair, lead 
2. Make less fast or intense
   "moderate your speed" 
3. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   "moderate your alcohol intake"
   - control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb 
4. Make less severe or harsh
   "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
   - mince, soften 
5. Make less strong or intense; soften
   - tone down, tame 
6. Restrain
   - chasten, temper

See also: alleviative, alleviatory, analgesic, analgetic, anodyne, lenitive, mitigative, mitigatory, moderation, moderator, palliative, tempering, weakening

Type of: alter, change, decelerate, discuss, hash out, hold back, keep, keep back, modify, restrain, slow down, talk over

Antonym: intensifying

Encyclopedia: Moderate

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