moderate

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a person who takes a position in the political center
preside over
restrain
lessen the intensity of
make less severe or harsh
make less fast or intense
make less strong or intense
being within reasonable or average limits
not extreme
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
Kept within due bounds
Limited in quantity
Limited in degree of activity, energy, or excitement
Not extreme in opinion, in partisanship, and the like
Not violent or rigorous
Limited as to degree of progress
Limited as to the degree in which a quality, principle, or faculty appears
Limited in scope or effects
One of a party in the Church of Scotland in the 18th century, and part of the 19th, professing moderation in matters of church government, in discipline, and in doctrine
To restrain from excess of any kind
To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting
To become less violent, severe, rigorous, or intense
To preside as a moderator

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