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moderate

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

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

A respectful question helped moderate the increasingly heated debate.

Dictionary practice example.

A fabric shade could moderate the lamp's harsh brightness, reducing its intensity while leaving the actors' faces visible.