mäßigen

Definitions of mäßigen
  1. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    synonyms: kontrollieren, zurückhalten
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    einschränken, limitieren
    place limits on (extent or access)
    bezähmen, bändigen
    to put down by force or authority
    einengen, eingrenzen
    narrow or limit
    abchecken, abnehmen, begutachten, beherrschen, checken
    keep in check
    begrenzen
    restrict
    lokalisieren
    restrict something to a particular area
    type of:
    aufhalten
    keep under control; keep in check
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