moderate vs abnegate

abnegate vs moderate

moderate is a noun but abnegate is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but abnegate is not an adjective.

moderate and abnegate both are verbs.

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

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

moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
abnegate: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

Other hyponyms of moderate include conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress, damp, crucify, mortify, subdue, deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat, counteract, countercheck.

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

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

moderate (verb)	abnegate (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	deny or renounce
make less fast or intense	surrender (power or a position)
preside over	deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
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 moderate and abnegate

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