verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of moderate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   lessening in intensity or strength wordnet

Synonyms

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alleviativeanalgetictemperingweakening

Antonyms

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intensifying

Example

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"One of the greatest secrets of happiness is moderating your wishes and loving what you already have."

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