Synonyms of moderated

moderated 1 of 2

adjective

as in qualified

Related Words

• qualified
• eased
• superficial
• shallow
• decreased
• toned (down)
• lightened
• moderate
• diminished
• subdued
• feeble
• reduced
• weak
• alleviated
• lessened
• abated
• light
• soft

Dissimilar Words

• intensive
• intense
• heavy
• violent
• acute
• profound
• hard
• explosive
• fierce
• terrible
• vicious
• deep
• furious
• vehement
• ferocious
• fearful
• exquisite
• keen
• dreadful
• frightful
• blistering
• excruciating
• heavy-duty
• ghastly
• aggravated
• fearsome
• concentrated
• intensified
• enhanced
• almighty
• hellacious
• magnified
• deepened
• accentuated
• emphasized
• heightened

moderated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of moderate

as in decreased

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

the wind began to moderate as the night wore on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decreased
• subsided
• diminished
• fell
• eased
• declined
• vanished
• shrank
• ebbed
• lowered
• tapered
• lessened
• dropped (off)
• receded
• waned
• dwindled
• died (away or down or out)
• relented
• tapered off
• drained (away)
• weakened
• fell away
• evaporated
• palled
• abated
• remitted
• de-escalated
• let up
• phased down
• ratcheted (down)
• racheted (down)
• condensed
• compressed
• relaxed
• constricted
• faded (away)
• alleviated
• slowed (down)
• melted (away)
• contracted
• flagged
• slackened
• petered (out)
• tailed (off)
• frittered (away)
• collapsed
• gave out
• deflated
• sank
• caved (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increased
• built
• intensified
• expanded
• mounted
• grew
• rose
• enlarged
• escalated
• accumulated
• soared
• swelled
• appeared
• waxed
• emerged
• picked up
• mushroomed
• ballooned
• burgeoned
• showed up
• snowballed
• lengthened
• elongated
• distended
• blew up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moderated

Adjective

In the months after the new law went into effect, the LGBTQIA+ youth organization Minus18 opened a free, moderated community for under-16s and saw a 303% surge in requests to join. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Following the episode, the pair will participate in a moderated Q&A in front of a theatre full of fans. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Stu Sjouwerman is co-founder and CEO of ReadingMinds, a pioneering AI-moderated interview platform for conducting sentiment analysis. — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Thankfully for Sacramento and the Delta region, a nice and steady Delta breeze will keep the area a bit more moderated, with high temps in the low- to mid-90s between Monday and Thursday. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026

Key Takeaways An egg salad sandwich on white bread produces a moderated peak in blood sugar. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026

Over the last month, Jen has embarked on a tour to various bookstores around the country, partnering with other content creators and medical professionals for moderated conversations about the book. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation. — Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026

The effect is less about measurable temperature reduction and more about cultivating a breathable, moderated atmosphere—one that feels softer against the skin and easier to inhabit through long summer days. — Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026

Verb

As grocery prices remain elevated and food inflation continues to pressure household budgets, that’s why millions of Americans continue to feel financially squeezed even as inflation has moderated. — Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Pelia) were joined by co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman in a conversation moderated by Variety‘s Joe Otterson. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026

The event will be moderated by NBC6 Anchor Jawan Strader and Miami Herald Editorial Opinion Editor Amy Driscoll. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

In addition, services costs, which are closely watched by Federal Reserve policymakers for longer-run inflation trends, moderated significantly. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The panel will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide) and conclude with an audience Q&A. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Couric moderated a panel at the event, and served as a panelist on another. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2026

The same refusal to soften extends to issues where many Democrats have moderated their rhetoric. — Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026

Dacus, who is also a member of boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker, will return home for a special screening of the video at Richmond’s Byrd Theatre on July 30, followed by a Q&A moderated by SPARC senior faculty member Paul Major. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 July 2026