keep back vs moderate

moderate vs keep back

keep back is not a noun while moderate is a noun.

keep back is not an adjective while moderate is an adjective.

keep back and moderate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
keep back	No	No	Yes	No
moderate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, moderate is a hyponym of keep back; that is, moderate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep back:

keep back: prevent the action or expression of
moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hyponyms of keep back include hold, blink, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

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

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

keep back (verb)	moderate (verb)
prevent the action or expression of	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
hold back; refuse to hand over or share	make less fast or intense
secure and keep for possible future use or application	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

Difference between keep back and moderate

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