moderate vs decelerate

decelerate vs moderate

moderate is a noun but decelerate is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but decelerate is not an adjective.

moderate and decelerate both are verbs.

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

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

moderate: make less fast or intense
decelerate: reduce the speed of

Other hypernyms of moderate include slow down.

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

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

moderate (verb)	decelerate (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	lose velocity; move more slowly
make less fast or intense	reduce the speed of
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 moderate and decelerate

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