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moderation [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən] n
1. the state or an instance of being moderate; mildness; balance 2. the act of moderating in moderation within moderate or reasonable limits ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
moderation noun restraint, justice, fairness, composure, coolness, temperance, calmness, equanimity, reasonableness, mildness, justness, judiciousness, sedateness, moderateness He called on all parties to show moderation. in moderation moderately, within reason, within limits, within bounds, in moderate quantities Many of us are able to drink in moderation. Quotations "Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative" [Henry Kissinger] Proverbs "Moderation in all things" Translations moderation [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən] n → modération f to show moderation → se montrer modéré to drink in moderation → boire avec modération everything in moderation → user de tout avec modération moderation [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃ/ən] n → moderazione f, misura in moderation (eat, drink) → in quantità moderata, con moderazione moderation [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃ/ən] n → moderazione f, misura in moderation (eat, drink) → in quantità moderata, con moderazione How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But I have heard that, with some persons, temperance - that is, moderation - is almost impossible; and if abstinence be an evil This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. The even carriage between two factions, proceedeth not always of moderation, but of a trueness to a man's self, with end to make use of both. |
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