mod·er·ate adjective ˈmäd(ə)rət/ 1. average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree. noun ˈmäd(ə)rət/ 2. a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics. verb ˈmädəˌrāt/ 3. make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent. "I shall not moderate my criticism" synonyms:die down, abate, let up, calm down, lessen, decrease, diminish; More