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moderate n. [
centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist] a person who takes a position in the political center
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moderate v. [
chair, lead] preside over; "John moderated the discussion"
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moderate v. make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed"
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moderate v. [
control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb] 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"
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moderate s. [
restrained] marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
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