moderate vs keep back

keep back vs moderate

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

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

moderate and keep back both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

moderate (verb)	keep 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; refuse to hand over or share
preside over	secure and keep for possible future use or application
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 keep back

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