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To make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.

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moderate

A respectful question helped moderate the increasingly heated debate.
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A fabric shade could moderate the lamp's harsh brightness, reducing its intensity while leaving the actors' faces visible.
From Choosing a Measure of Restraint.
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