moderate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a person who takes a position in the political center

Synonyms

• centrist
• middle of the roader
• moderate
• moderationist

More generic

• adult
• grownup

Related

• center

Verb

make less fast or intense

Synonyms

• moderate

More generic

• decelerate
• slow down

Verb

make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

Synonyms

• moderate
• mollify
• season
• temper

More generic

• weaken

Verb

preside over

Synonyms

• chair
• lead
• moderate

More generic

• discuss
• hash out
• talk over

Verb

make less strong or intense; soften

Synonyms

• moderate
• tame
• tone down

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

make less severe or harsh

Synonyms

• mince
• moderate
• soften

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

More generic

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

More specific

• abnegate
• bate
• catch
• conquer
• counteract
• countercheck
• crucify
• damp
• deny
• mortify
• stamp down
• subdue
• suppress
• thermostat
• train

Adjective

not extreme

Synonyms

• moderate
• temperate

Related

• mild

Adjective

being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

Synonyms

• moderate

Related

• average
• cautious
• conservative
• fair
• fairish
• indifferent
• intermediate
• limited
• medium
• middle-of-the-road
• minimalist
• modest
• reasonable
• small

Opposite / Antonyms

• immoderate

Also See

• mild
• temperate

Adjective

marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

Synonyms

• moderate
• restrained

Related

• temperate

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