modérer

Definitions of modérer
  1. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    synonyms: contrôler
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    limiter, restreindre
    place limits on (extent or access)
    brider, réfreiner, réprimer
    to put down by force or authority
    contenir, contraindre, contrôler, retenir
    hold within limits and control
    limiter, restreindre
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    mettre en espalier, palisser
    cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
    cligner des paupières
    force to go away by blinking
    limiter, restreindre, réduire
    narrow or limit
    tracer une ligne
    reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on)
    baliser, jalonner
    set boundaries to and delimit
    contrôler
    keep in check
    amortir
    smother or suppress
    restreindre
    restrict
    imposer le silence, imposer silence, réduire au silence
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    réduire au silence
    get rid of, silence, or suppress
    réprimer
    suppress or crush completely
    retenir
    hold back
    amortir, étouffer
    conceal or hide
    localiser
    restrict something to a particular area
    type of:
    contenir, garder, retenir
    keep under control; keep in check
  2. verb
    restrain
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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