being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; moderate prices; a moderate income; a moderate fine; moderate demands; a moderate estimate; a moderate eater; moderate success; a kitchen of moderate size; the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart'

a person who takes a position in the political center

[ Syn: centrist , middle of the roader , moderationist ]

not extreme; a moderate penalty; temperate in his response to criticism

[ Syn: temperate ]

marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; moderate in his demands; restrained in his response

[ Syn: restrained ]

preside over; John moderated the discussion

[ Syn: chair , lead ]

make less fast or intense; moderate your speed'

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

[ Syn: control , hold in , hold , contain , check , curb ]

make less severe or harsh; He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears

[ Syn: mince , soften ]

make less strong or intense; soften; Tone down that aggressive letter; The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements

[ Syn: tone down , tame ]

restrain

[ Syn: chasten , temper ]