moderates

Definition of moderates in English English dictionary: plural of moderate
moderate: Not excessive; acting in moderation
moderate: Similar middle-grounder in any other context
The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.
moderate: One who holds an intermediate position between the extremes relevant in a political context
While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so.
moderate: Mediocre
moderate: To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
moderate: To become less excessive
moderate: Average priced; standard-deal
moderate: To preside over (something) as a moderator
moderate: Moderate political opinions or policies are not extreme. He was an easygoing man of very moderate views Both countries have called for a moderate approach to the use of force. extreme
moderate: {v} to regulate, govern, allay, calm
moderate: {a} temperate, sober, mild, reasonable
moderate: Property featuring comfortable accommodations with limited services and amenities These hotels offer excellent value for the cost conscience traveler
moderate: marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response
moderate: Limited as to the degree in which a quality, principle, or faculty appears; as, an infusion of moderate strength; a man of moderate abilities
moderate: To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise
moderate: A political centrist, neutral or a compromiser, generally in the middle of the political spectrum
moderate: To preside as a moderator
moderate: {i} reasonable person, one who is not extreme in his opinions or views, conservative, temperate person
moderate: You use moderate to describe people or groups who have moderate political opinions or policies. a moderate Democrat. the moderate wing of the army. A moderate is someone with moderate political opinions. If he presents himself as a radical he risks scaring off the moderates
moderate: preside over; "John moderated the discussion"
moderate: A moderate change in something is a change that is not great. Most drugs offer either no real improvement or, at best, only moderate improvements. + moderately mod·er·ate·ly Share prices on the Tokyo Exchange declined moderately
moderate: Limited in degree of activity, energy, or excitement; reasonable; calm; slow; as, moderate language; moderate endeavors
moderate: Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle; as, a moderate winter
moderate: to moderate heat or wind
moderate: You use moderate to describe something that is neither large nor small in amount or degree. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, too much stress can exhaust you. moderate exercise. = reasonable excessive + moderately mod·er·ate·ly Both are moderately large insects. = reasonably
moderate: not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
moderate: Limited as to degree of progress; as, to travel at moderate speed
moderate: make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed"
moderate: In politics, a person whose attitudes and opinions are somewhere between those of a Liberal and a Conservative; preferring neither too much nor too little government (See LIBERAL; CONSERVATIVE)
moderate: make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
moderate: make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
moderate: a person who takes a position in the political center
moderate: {s} mild; intermediate; avoiding extremes, temperate; within reasonable limits; of medium strength
moderate: One who holds an intermediate position between the extremes relevant in the actual political situation
moderate: this term refers to the amount of effort I try to never say “easy” when I coach Therefore, moderate effort is 20-40% Check your pulse, it is the only real way to check your effort
moderate: not extreme Moderate political policies are those that occupy the middle ground, between the right and the left, and that do not try to effect fundamental societal change As such, moderate is the opposite of radical
moderate: If you moderate something or if it moderates, it becomes less extreme or violent and easier to deal with or accept. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views Amongst relief workers, the immediate sense of crisis has moderated somewhat + moderation mod·era·tion A moderation in food prices helped to offset the first increase in energy prices
moderate: If you are investing for 4 to 6 years, you may be willing to accept a little more risk in return for better growth potential
moderate: {f} make temperate; reduce the intensity of, soften; appease, simplify; make less excessive; become temperate; become less severe; preside over a meeting or ceremony, mediate, act as moderator
moderate: being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; "moderate prices"; "a moderate income"; "a moderate fine"; "moderate demands"; "a moderate estimate"; "a moderate eater"; "moderate success"; "a kitchen of moderate size"; "the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart"
moderate: To keep within reasonable limits
moderate: Limited in scope or effects; as, a reformation of a moderate kind
moderate: generally, a "middle-of-the-road" set of beliefs, rather than an ideology
moderate: risk - Severe thunderstorms are expected and are anticipated to be more organized on the mesoscale They will be more numerous or widespread than in the SLIGHT category The potential for personal injury and/or significant property damage is significantly enhanced with between 6 and 10 percent coverage A moderate risk indicates the possibility of a significant severe weather episode
moderate: make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed" preside over; "John moderated the discussion" not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism" being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; "moderate prices"; "a moderate income"; "a moderate fine"; "moderate demands"; "a moderate estimate"; "a moderate eater"; "moderate success"; "a kitchen of moderate size"; "the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart" marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response
moderate: Those lands which have had oil and gas shows in favorable geologic environments
moderate: Residents in these units must be moderate-income persons and families who meet Income Limits established by MSHDA and the Tenant Selection Criteria no rent subsidy is offered on any of these units Rent on these units may be lower than other rental housing units because MSHDA mortgage loans carry a lower interest rate than standard mortgage loans
moderate: The person needs no help but has difficulty with a core activity task
moderate: restrain or temper
moderate: To become less violent, severe, rigorous, or intense; as, the wind has moderated
moderate: 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
moderate: To restrain from excess of any kind; to reduce from a state of violence, intensity, or excess; to keep within bounds; to make temperate; to lessen; to allay; to repress; to temper; to qualify; as, to moderate rage, action, desires, etc
moderate: 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"
moderate: Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative
moderate: Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained Limited in quantity; sparing; temperate; frugal; as, moderate in eating or drinking; a moderate table
moderate: marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
moderate: Not extreme in opinion, in partisanship, and the like; as, a moderate Calvinist
moderate: To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a public meeting; as, to moderate a synod
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