Overview of verb moderate

The verb moderate has 6 senses

• moderate, chair, lead -- (preside over; "John moderated the discussion")


• moderate -- (make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed")


• control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate -- (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger")


• mince, soften, moderate -- (make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears")


• tone down, moderate, tame -- (make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements")


• chasten, moderate, temper -- (restrain)

Overview of adj moderating

The adj moderating has 1 sense

• moderating -- (lessening in intensity or strength)