MODERATIONISM Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word moderationism. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MODERATIONISM
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| balance | verbv | |||||||
noun • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra • a state of equilibrium • the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 • equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) • equality of distribution • something left after other parts have been taken away • the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account • (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane • a weight that balances another weight • a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat • a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity verb • bring into balance or equilibrium • compute credits and debits of an account • hold or carry in equilibrium • be in equilibrium | ||||||||
| caution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||||
| conservatism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes | ||||||||
| judiciousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • good judgment • the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating | ||||||||
| moderation | nounn | |||||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||||
| self-control | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
| self-restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||||
| sobriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs • a manner that is serious and solemn • abstaining from excess | ||||||||
| steadiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place • the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying | ||||||||
| temperance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||||
