slow down vs moderate

moderate vs slow down

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

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

slow down and moderate both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of slow down include retard, fishtail.

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

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

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

Difference between slow down and moderate

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