MODERATE
/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12
Definition
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center.
— synonyms: centrist, middle_of_the_roader, moderationist
- adjective being within reasonable or average limits.
- adjective not extreme.
— synonyms: temperate
- adjective marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes.
— synonyms: restrained
- verb preside over.
— synonyms: chair, lead
- verb make less fast or intense.
- verb lessen the intensity of.
— synonyms: control, hold_in, hold, contain, check, curb
- verb make less severe or harsh.
— synonyms: mince, soften
- verb make less strong or intense.
— synonyms: tone_down, tame
- verb make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else.
— synonyms: temper, season, mollify
Examples
- “The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.”
- “to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.”
- “to moderate a synod”
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