restrain vs moderate

moderate vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while moderate is a noun.

restrain is not an adjective while moderate is an adjective.

restrain and moderate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, moderate is a hyponym of restrain; that is, moderate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrain:

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

Other hyponyms of restrain include hold, blink, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

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

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

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

Difference between restrain and moderate

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