Synonyms for moderation
ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃənmod·er·a·tion

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1. moderation

   Abstinence from food commonly signifies going without; abstemiousness, partaking moderately; abstinence may be for a single occasion, abstemiousness is habitual moderation. Self-denial is giving up what one wishes; abstinence may be refraining from what one does not desire. Fasting is abstinence from food for a limited time, and generally for religious reasons. Sobriety and temperance signify maintaining a quiet, even temper by moderate indulgence in some things, complete abstinence from others. We speak of temperance in eating, but of abstinence from vice. Total abstinence has come to signify the entire abstaining from intoxicating liquors.

   Synonyms:
   abstemiousness, abstinence, continence, fasting, frugality, self-control, self-denial, self-restraint, sobriety, temperance

   Antonyms:
   drunkenness, excess, gluttony, greed, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonness

   Preposition:
   The negative side of virtue is abstinence from vice.

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1. moderation

   Synonyms:
   temperance, sobriety, frugality, calmness, sedateness, mildness, coolness, deliberateness

   Antonyms:
   immoderation, intemperance, hastiness, rashness, precipitation

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1. moderation, moderatenessnoun

   quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

   Synonyms:
   moderateness, mitigation, easing, temperance, reasonableness, relief, modestness

   Antonyms:
   immoderation, immoderateness

2. easing, moderation, reliefnoun

   a change for the better

   Synonyms:
   fill-in, assuagement, relievo, easement, backup, ministration, temperance, succour, moderateness, ease, backup man, reliever, alleviation, rest period, rest, succor, sculptural relief, embossment, rilievo, respite, relief, stand-in, easing, mitigation, substitute

   Antonyms:
   immoderateness, immoderation

3. temperance, moderationnoun

   the trait of avoiding excesses

   Synonyms:
   easing, mitigation, sobriety, relief, moderateness, temperance

   Antonyms:
   immoderation, immoderateness

4. moderation, mitigationnoun

   the action of lessening in severity or intensity

   "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions"

   Synonyms:
   relief, moderateness, mitigation, easing, temperance, palliation, extenuation

   Antonyms:
   immoderateness, immoderation

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Degree
   • Natural Virtue
   • Restraint

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1. middle of the roadverb

   in the middle of the road, you can keep track of slipping down the slope of either side. take things in moderation, the middle of the road, slowly, carefully, attentively. know your limits.

   be sure to do everything in moderation.

   Submitted by ralphjdzenutis on March 26, 2023  

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1. moderationnoun

   Synonyms:
   temperance, frugality, sobriety

2. moderationnoun

   Synonyms:
   calmness, coolness, deliberateness, sedateness, mildness, equanimity, composure

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1. moderationnoun

   Synonyms:
   mitigation, diminution, temperance, restraint, calmness

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1. List of paraphrases for "moderation":

   restraint, self-restraint, moderate

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1. Kristin Porter:

   It's all about moderation, enjoy yourself, because ‘tis’ the season,’ but be mindful about what you're eating.

2. Alvin Tan:

   There has been a moderation in risk aversion with European stocks and Wall Street stock futures in the green. That has seen the yen give up some of its recent gains, u.S. payrolls will be the focus, but I doubt it will change the current debate over whether the Federal Reserve will hike rates in the near term or not.

3. Robert E. Lee:

   My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

4. Jennifer Bosse:

   I've made some dishes that my boys absolutely loved and others that weren't as successful, it's an ongoing process. ... Some days, I hit a home run. Other days, I have to pull out the chicken nuggets. As with everything else in life, moderation is key.

5. Barry Goldwater:

   Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice; moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.