moderation - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for moderation ?

Here are the synonyms for moderation , a list of similar words for moderation from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the action of lessening in severity or intensity

Synonyms

• mitigation
• moderation

More generic

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

More specific

• abatement

Noun

the trait of avoiding excesses

Synonyms

• moderation
• temperance

More generic

• control
• natural virtue
• restraint

More specific

• abstemiousness
• dryness
• sobriety

Noun

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

Synonyms

• moderateness
• moderation

More generic

• degree
• grade
• level

Opposite / Antonyms

• immoderation

More specific

• golden mean
• reasonableness

Noun

a change for the better

Synonyms

• easing
• moderation
• relief

More generic

• alteration
• change
• modification

More specific

• breath of fresh air
• disembarrassment

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