tone down vs moderate

moderate vs tone down

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

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

tone down and moderate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, tone down and moderate are synonyms defined as:

tone down and moderate: make less strong or intense; soften

Other synonyms of tone down include tame.

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

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

tone down (verb)	moderate (verb)
make less strong or intense; soften	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping	make less fast or intense
	preside over
	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 tone down and moderate

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