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moderated

ADJECTIVE

diluted

Synonyms

STRONG

adulterated cut dilute impaired impoverished light reduced weakened

WEAK

washy watered down waterish watery weak wishy-washy

Antonyms

STRONG

strong

WEAK

concentrated enriched strengthened thickened

ADJECTIVE

restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered

STRONG

bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered

WEAK

held-back reined in small

Antonyms

STRONG

free unbounded

ADJECTIVE

subdued

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hushed low-key mellow muted restrained sober solemn unobtrusive

STRONG

chastened dejected dim domesticated grave repressed shaded softened tempered

WEAK

crestfallen domestic down in the mouth downcast inobtrusive neutral out of spirits repentant sad serious soft submissive subtle tasteful toned-down

Antonyms

STRONG

cheerful happy

WEAK

aroused boisterous communicative excited roused talkative uncontrolled

ADJECTIVE

washy

Synonyms

WEAK

adulterated attenuated cut impaired impoverished laced light reduced spiked tempered thin watered-down waterish watery weak wishy-washy

ADJECTIVE

waterish

Synonyms

WEAK

adulterated attenuated cut impaired impoverished laced light reduced tempered thin washy watered-down watery weak wishy-washy

Example Sentences

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He has moderated his early calls for "radical change" and told AFP he wants a "respectful" relationship with US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Beijing has moderated its diplomatic style as it likely recognised uncomfortable realities.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Meanwhile, business-travel intentions moderated to 32.6% from 35% in March 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Both took place at the Skirball Cultural Center and were moderated by NBC4 News anchor Colleen Williams, chief political reporter Conan Nolan and Telemundo 52 News anchor Enrique Chiabra.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Mother no longer moderated Dad’s statements after he left the room, no longer quietly gave her own opinion.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

moderated

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