counteract vs moderate

moderate vs counteract

counteract is not a noun while moderate is a noun.

counteract is not an adjective while moderate is an adjective.

counteract and moderate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counteract	No	No	Yes	No
moderate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, moderate is a hypernym of counteract; that is, moderate is a word with a broader meaning than counteract:

counteract: oppose or check by a counteraction
moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of counteract include check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

counteract (noun)	moderate (noun)
	a person who takes a position in the political center

counteract (adjective)	moderate (adjective)
	being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
	not extreme
	marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

counteract (verb)	moderate (verb)
act in opposition to	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
destroy property or hinder normal operations	make less fast or intense
oppose or check by a counteraction	preside over
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions	make less strong or intense; soften
	make less severe or harsh
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Difference between counteract and moderate

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