moderating

1. preside overExamples: "John moderated the discussion"Synonyms: chair, lead, moderate

2. make less fast or intenseExamples: "moderate your speed"Synonyms: moderate

3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExamples: "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

4. make less severe or harshExamples: "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"Synonyms: mince, moderate, soften

5. make less strong or intense; softenExamples: "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"Synonyms: moderate, tame, tone down

6. restrainSynonyms: chasten, moderate, temper