moderate vs temper

temper vs moderate

moderate and temper both are nouns.

moderate is an adjective but temper is not an adjective.

moderate and temper both are verbs.

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

As verbs, moderate and temper are synonyms defined as:

moderate and temper: make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

Other synonyms of moderate include mollify, season.

moderate (noun)	temper (noun)
a person who takes a position in the political center	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
	a sudden outburst of anger

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

moderate (verb)	temper (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
make less fast or intense	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
preside over	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
make less strong or intense; soften	change by restraining or moderating
make less severe or harsh	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Difference between moderate and temper

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