moderate

(noun) a person who takes a position in the political center. Synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist.

(verb) preside over. Synonyms: chair, lead. Examples: "John moderated the discussion."

(verb) make less fast or intense. Examples: "Moderate your speed."

(verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. Synonyms: control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb. Examples: "Moderate your alcohol intake." "Hold your tongue." "Hold your temper." "Control your anger."

(verb) make less severe or harsh. Synonyms: mince, soften. Examples: "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears."

(verb) make less strong or intense; soften. Synonyms: tone down, tame. Examples: "Tone down that aggressive letter." "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements."

(verb) restrain. Synonyms: chasten, temper.

(adj) being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. Synonyms: moderate (vs. immoderate). Examples: "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."

(adj) not extreme. Synonyms: temperate. Examples: "A moderate penalty." "Temperate in his response to criticism."

(adj) marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes. Synonyms: restrained. Examples: "Moderate in his demands." "Restrained in his response."