Moderate

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters

Definition of Moderate

noun

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."
One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.

verb

To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
"to moderate rage, action, desires, etc."
To become less excessive
To preside over (something) as a moderator
"to moderate a synod"
To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise

adjective

Not excessive; acting in moderation
"a moderate Calvinist"
Mediocre
Average priced; standard-deal
Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
"a moderate winter"
Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

Anagrams of Moderate

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "moderate":

7-LETTER WORDS

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "moderate" and rearranging:

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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