subdue vs moderate

subdue is not a noun while moderate is a noun.

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

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

subdue: bring under control by force or authority
moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of subdue include check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

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

subdue: hold within limits and control
moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hypernyms of subdue include check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in.

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

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

subdue (verb)	moderate (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
bring under control by force or authority	make less fast or intense
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient	preside over
get on top of; deal with successfully	make less strong or intense; soften
hold within limits and control	make less severe or harsh
put down by force or intimidation	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits