I . a.
1.
Temperate, sparing, frugal.
2.
Mediocre.
3.
Reasonable, judicious, deliberate, cool, mild, calm, steady.
4.
Temperate, mild, gentle.
5.
Limited.
6.
Reasonable, just.
II . v. a.
1.
Assuage, soothe, allay, mitigate, soften, mollify, appease, quiet, quell, still, pacify, repress, subdue, abate, reduce, lessen, dull, blunt.
2.
Temper, qualify, attemper, diminish.
3.
Control, regulate, govern, repress.