moderate

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht extrem, übermäßig oder intensiv ist, sondern sich in vernünftigen Grenzen hält. Bezieht sich auch auf gemäßigte politische Positionen oder milde Ausprägungen.

Describes something that is not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

1. Average or mediumB1formal

   Not extreme, excessive, or intense; within reasonable limits.

   Mäßig

   • The restaurant charges moderate prices for its meals.
   • She drives at a moderate speed on the highway.
   • There was a moderate amount of rainfall last month.

   Synonymeaveragefairintermediatemediummiddle-of-the-roadmiddlingmodestreasonabletemperate

   Antonymeexcessiveextremeimmoderateintenseunreasonable

2. Political or ideologicalB2formalpolitical

   Holding opinions that are not extreme or radical; centrist.

   Moderat

   • He is known as a moderate politician who seeks compromise.
   • The party's moderate wing supports gradual reform.
   • Moderate voters often decide the outcome of elections.

   Synonymebalancedcentristmainstreammiddle-of-the-roadtemperate

   Antonymeextremeimmoderateradical

3. Temperate or restrainedB2formal

   Showing restraint in behavior, emotions, or consumption.

   Mäßig

   • He is a moderate drinker who rarely exceeds two glasses.
   • She took a moderate approach to the negotiations.
   • Moderate exercise is recommended for good health.

   Synonymecalmcontrolledmeasuredmildreasonablerestrainedsobersteadytemperate

   Antonymeexcessiveexorbitantextremeimmoderateindulgentintemperateunrestrained

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die gemäßigte Ansichten oder Meinungen vertritt, besonders in Politik oder Religion, und Extreme vermeidet.

A noun referring to a person who holds moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion, avoiding extremes.

1. Person with moderate viewsB2formal

   A person who holds opinions that are not extreme, especially in politics or religion.

   Gemäßigter

   • The debate was led by a moderate from the center party.
   • Moderates in the group tried to find a compromise.
   • He is considered a moderate on most social issues.

   Synonymecentristmiddle of the roader

   Antonymeextremistfanaticmilitantradicalzealot

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas Übermäßiges, Intensives oder Strenges zu verringern, oder um eine Diskussion oder Debatte zu leiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less extreme, intense, or severe, or to preside over a discussion or debate.

1. Make less extremeB2formal

   To make something less extreme, intense, or severe.

   Abschwächen

   • The government tried to moderate the effects of inflation.
   • She moderated her tone when speaking to the children.
   • The medicine helped moderate his pain.

   Synonymealleviatecurbdiminishlessenmitigatereducesoftentametemper

   Antonymeaggravateescalateexacerbateheightenincreaseintensifymagnify

2. Preside over a discussionB2formal

   To act as a moderator for a debate, discussion, or online forum.

   Moderieren

   • She moderated the panel discussion at the conference.
   • He was chosen to moderate the online forum.
   • The professor moderated the debate between the two candidates.

   Synonymechairfacilitateleadmediateoverseepreside