MODERATING

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Lessening in intensity or strength

Classified under:

Similar:

alleviative; alleviatory; lenitive; mitigative; mitigatory; palliative (moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear)

analgesic; analgetic; anodyne (capable of relieving pain)

tempering (moderating by making more temperate)

weakening (moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker)

Antonym:

intensifying (increasing in strength or intensity)

-ing form of the verb moderate