moderate vs modify

moderate is a noun but modify is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of moderate include alter, change.

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

Other hypernyms of moderate include alter, change.

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

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

moderate (verb)	modify (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	make less severe or harsh or extreme
make less fast or intense	add a modifier to a constituent
preside over	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
make less strong or intense; soften
make less severe or harsh
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits