Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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conservative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
conservative (noun) | moderate (noun) |
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a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas | a person who takes a position in the political center |
conservative (adjective) | moderate (adjective) |
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resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion | being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme |
unimaginatively conventional | not extreme |
conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class | marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes |
avoiding excess | |
having social or political views favoring conservatism |
conservative (verb) | moderate (verb) |
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make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | |
make less fast or intense | |
preside over | |
make less strong or intense; soften | |
make less severe or harsh | |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |