moderate
verbTo make or become less intense, extreme, or severe.
Reduce intensity
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verbTo become less intense or severe.
Become less intense
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curb
verbTo restrain, limit, or keep something under control.
Keep within limits
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inordinate
adjectiveGreater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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mediocre
adjectiveOnly moderate in quality; not especially good.
mitigate
verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
Make less severe
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relent
verbTo become less severe, resistant, or intense.
subdue
verbTo bring under control or reduce the force or intensity of something.
subside
verbTo become less intense or to sink to a lower level.
Become less intense
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temperate
adjectiveModerate or restrained in conduct, expression, or climate.
Moderate in behavior
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