Moderation

/ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/

Synonyms for "moderation" (117 found)

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Closest matches (24)

Noun(8 words)

temperance abatement centrism chairingclassroom discussion leadershipcouncil leadingdamping relateddiscipline

abnegation abstinence boundary bounds calm calmness center compromise confinement conservatism constraint continence control cool denial discipline

Strong matches (35)

discretion dispassion ease evenness fence forbearance frugality gentlenessgolden meangravityhalf measureshalf-and-half measureshalfway measureshappy mediumimpartiality judiciousnessjuste milieulimit limitation mean

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measure mediummiddle coursemiddle groundmiddle of the roadmiddle waymildness

Adjective(1 words)

dutch tranquilliteit

Noun(7 words)

easingfacilitate a policy workshopgatekeeping gentling guidance mildness mitigation

Related words (58)

moderatenessneutral groundneutrality nonviolencenothing in excesspacifism prescription proscription prudence qualification relaxation renouncement renunciation repose restrain restraint restriction sedateness self-control self-denial

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self-discipline self-mastery self-restraint serenity seriousness sober-mindedness soberness sobersidedness sobersides sobriety solemnity sophrosyne stability staidness temperance temperateness tranquillityvia media

Noun(17 words)

moderateness moderatism moderator modifier presiding reffing relief restraintself restraintslaking softenings subduing supervision tamingtemperate zonetemperingtone down

Adjective(1 words)

polite restraint

Verb(1 words)

show restraint

Determiner(1 words)

the discipline

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More general

19 entries

alterationanalytic conceptbehavioral conceptchangecommunication managementcontrol decrease degree diminution grade level modificationmoral conceptnatural virtueprocess controlreduction

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More specific

8 entries

content moderationevent moderationforum moderationinteraction effectrestraint sobrietysubgroup analysistemperance

Collocations

5 entries

content moderationforum moderationin moderationmoderating influencemoderation policy

Inflections

1 entries

moderations

Derivations

3 entries

moderate moderately moderator

Antonyms

1 entries

immoderation

Sample sentences

15 total sentences available.

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Moderation in all things.

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Drunk in moderation, alcohol is not harmful.

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Eating garlic in moderation reaps benefits.

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Good health is inseparable from exercise and moderation.

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