Moderation: alternatives and connections

The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a nuisanc…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than tempera…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Freedom or relief from impediment or perplexity.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The state of being dry. See Dry.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Quality of being reasonable.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Habitual soberness or temperance as to the use of spirituous liquors; as, a man of sobriety.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

The act of altering or making different.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A step, stair, or staircase.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of fl…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of modifying, or the state of being modified; a modified form or condition; state as modified; a change; as, the modification of an opinion,…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of reducing, or state of being reduced; conversion to a given state or condition; diminution; conquest; as, the reduction of a body to powder…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, phy…

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate…

Open English WordNet links these concepts through an attribute relationship.

Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate…

Open English WordNet links these concepts through an attribute relationship.

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

Open English WordNet links these concepts through an attribute relationship.

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

Open English WordNet links these concepts through an attribute relationship.

of Ease

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The act of mitigating, or the state of being mitigated; abatement or diminution of anything painful, harsh, severe, afflictive, or calamitous; as, th…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The quality or state of being moderate; temperateness; moderation.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passio…

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passio…

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.