"moderated" in the verb sense
1. moderate, chair, lead
preside over
"John moderated the discussion"
2. moderate
make less fast or intense
"moderate your speed"
3. control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
lessen the intensity of temper hold in restraint hold or keep within limits
"moderate your alcohol intake"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"
4. mince, soften, moderate
make less severe or harsh
"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
5. tone down, moderate, tame
make less strong or intense soften
"Tone down that aggressive letter"
"The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
6. temper, season, mollify, moderate
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
"she tempered her criticism"
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