Moderate Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Moderate

Meaning 1 : make less strong or intense; soften

    Synonyms : tame,  tone down
Meaning 2 : not extreme

    Example : a moderate penalty

    Synonyms : temperate
Meaning 3 : a person who takes a position in the political center

    Synonyms : centrist,  middle of the roader,  moderationist
Meaning 4 : make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

    Synonyms : mollify,  season,  temper
Meaning 5 : make less severe or harsh

    Example : He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears

    Synonyms : mince,  soften
Meaning 6 : lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    Example : moderate your alcohol intake

    Synonyms : check,  contain,  control,  curb,  hold,  hold in
Meaning 7 : preside over

    Example : John moderated the discussion

    Synonyms : chair,  lead
Meaning 8 : marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

    Example : moderate in his demands

    Synonyms : restrained
Meaning 9 : being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

    Example : 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

Meaning 10 : make less fast or intense

    Example : moderate your speed

Moderate Antonyms