moderation
[noun]
Synonyms: restraint, fairness, reasonableness, temperance

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Antonyms: immoderateness, immoderation

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

mod‧e‧ra‧tion /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən $ ˌmɑː-/ noun [uncountable]

1. in moderation if you do something in moderation, such as drinking alcohol or eating certain foods, you do not do it too much Antonym : to excess:
Some people think drinking in moderation can prevent heart disease.

2. formal control of your behaviour, so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits etc within reasonable limits
moderation in
Moderation in diet is the way to good health.
He encouraged moderation and toleration on religious issues.

3. formal reduction in force, degree, speed etc

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

moderation
noun
ADJ. great
VERB + MODERATION call for The government called for greater moderation on the part of the unions.
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MODERATION + VERB be the key to sth Moderation is the key to good health.
PREP. in ~ Drinking alcohol is all right in moderation.
with ~ Always act with moderation.

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