moderate vs hold back

hold back vs moderate

moderate is a noun but hold back is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but hold back is not an adjective.

moderate and hold back both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of moderate include keep, keep back, restrain.

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

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

moderate (verb)	hold back (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	prevent the action or expression of
make less fast or intense	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
preside over	hold back; keep from being perceived by others
make less strong or intense; soften	secure and keep for possible future use or application
make less severe or harsh	wait before acting
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	refrain from doing

Difference between moderate and hold back

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