moderate vs restrain

restrain vs moderate

moderate is a noun but restrain is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but restrain is not an adjective.

moderate and restrain both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

moderate (verb)	restrain (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	prevent the action or expression of
make less fast or intense	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
preside over	restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
make less strong or intense; soften	prevent (someone or something) from doing something
make less severe or harsh
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Difference between moderate and restrain

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