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moderate
not extreme
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adjective
not extreme
“a moderate penalty”
adjective
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
“moderate prices”
adjective
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
“moderate in his demands”
noun
a person who takes a position in the political center
verb
make less fast or intense
“moderate your speed”
verb
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
“she tempered her criticism”
verb
preside over
“John moderated the discussion”
verb
make less strong or intense; soften
“Tone down that aggressive letter”
verb
make less severe or harsh
“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”
verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
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a moderate penalty
temperate in his response to criticism
moderate prices
a moderate income
a moderate fine
moderate demands
a moderate estimate
moderate in his demands
restrained in his response
moderate your speed
she tempered her criticism
John moderated the discussion
Tone down that aggressive letter
The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
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