Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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moderate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
moderator | Yes | No | No | No |
moderate (noun) | moderator (noun) |
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a person who takes a position in the political center | someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence |
someone who presides over a forum or debate | |
in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly | |
any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors |
moderate (adjective) | moderator (adjective) |
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being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme | |
not extreme | |
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes |
moderate (verb) | moderator (verb) |
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make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | |
make less fast or intense | |
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 |