moderation

/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
2. a change for the better
3. the trait of avoiding excesses
4. the action of lessening in severity or intensity
   “the object being control or moderation of economic depressions”

Synonyms for moderation

• moderateness
• easing
• relief
• temperance
• mitigation

Antonyms of moderation

• immoderation

Words that rhyme with moderation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation