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Synonyms of moderate

26 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for moderate is measured. Other synonyms of moderate are mild, reasonable and tempered. The opposite of moderate is excessive.

Synonyms and similar words for moderate

adjectiveHaving an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

verbTo reduce the excessiveness of (something).

  • accoyTo soothe, to calm; to assuage, to subdue.
  • mitigate
  • soften
  • temperTo moderate or control.
  • temperateTo render temperate; to moderate.
  • qualifyTo modify, limit, restrict or moderate something; especially to add conditions or requirements for an assertion to be...

verbTo become less excessive.

verbTo preside over (something) as a moderator.

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Opposite of moderate

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.

Meaning of moderate

  1. adjective Not excessive; acting in moderation.
  2. adjective More than mild but less than severe.
  3. adjective Mediocre.

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Questions about synonyms of moderate

What is another word for moderate?
Moderate has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as measured, mild, reasonable and tempered.
What is the opposite of moderate?
The opposite of moderate is excessive.
What does moderate mean?
Moderate means not excessive; acting in moderation.

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