moderate vs crucify

crucify vs moderate

moderate is a noun but crucify is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but crucify is not an adjective.

moderate and crucify both are verbs.

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

As verbs, crucify is a hyponym of moderate; that is, crucify 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
crucify: hold within limits and control

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

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

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

moderate (verb)	crucify (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	criticize harshly or violently
make less fast or intense	treat cruelly
preside over	hold within limits and control
make less strong or intense; soften	kill by nailing onto a cross
make less severe or harsh
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Difference between moderate and crucify

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