moderating

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

(verb) make less fast or intense. Synonyms: moderate. Example: "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, moderate. Examples: "Moderate your alcohol intake." "Hold your tongue." "Hold your temper." "Control your anger."

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

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

(verb) restrain. Synonyms: chasten, moderate, temper.

(adj) lessening in intensity or strength. Synonyms: moderating (vs. intensifying).