moderates

Noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center
• plural of moderate

Verb

• preside over
• make less fast or intense
• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
• make less severe or harsh
• make less strong or intense; soften
• restrain

Synonyms

centrist, chair, chasten, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, lead, middle of the roader, mince, moderate, moderationist, soften, tame, temper, tone down