moderating
/ˈmɑdəreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Making something less extreme, intense, or severe.
- The medicine had a moderating influence on his pain.
- The moderating effect of the ocean kept the coastal climate mild.
- She took a moderating role in the heated discussion.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of making something less extreme or of overseeing a discussion or activity.
- His moderating of the online forum helped keep conversations respectful.
- The moderating of the debate required careful attention to time limits.
- The moderating of the experiment ensured accurate results.