Moderation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a change for the better (syn: relief)
- the trait of avoiding excesses (syn: temperance)
- the action of lessening in severity or intensity (syn: mitigation)
Extra examples
Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.
There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.
Most of these medicines relieve mild to moderate pain.
The group met with only moderate success.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms at moderate prices.
Both moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans can agree on this new law.
The protesters have been unwilling to moderate their demands.
She moderates at our office meetings.
She moderates our discussions so that we don't argue or talk at the same time.
Moderates from both political parties have agreed on an economic plan.
...to the community's detriment, moderates were often shouted down at town meetings by the local hotheads...
Moderation in diet is the way to good health.
He encouraged moderation and toleration on religious issues.
He is sensible that moderation is better than total abstinence.
Some people think drinking in moderation can prevent heart disease.
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