moderate vs slow down

slow down vs moderate

moderate is a noun but slow down is not a noun.

moderate is an adjective but slow down is not an adjective.

moderate and slow down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
moderate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
slow down	No	No	Yes	No

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

moderate: make less fast or intense
slow down: reduce the speed of

Other hypernyms of moderate include decelerate.

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

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

moderate (verb)	slow down (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
make less fast or intense	lose velocity; move more slowly
preside over	become slow or slower
make less strong or intense; soften	reduce the speed of
make less severe or harsh	cause to proceed more slowly
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Difference between moderate and slow down

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