Fall and Moderate

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Fall verb - To go to a lower level especially abruptly.

Usage example: word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock

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Moderate is a synonym for fall in increase topic. In some cases you can use "Moderate" instead a verb "Fall".

Nearby Words: falling, fallen

Moderate verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the wind began to moderate as the night wore on

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Fall is a synonym for moderate in restrain topic. Sometimes you can use "Fall" instead a verb "Moderate", if it concerns topics such as increase.

match	fall match	moderate match
way	fall way	moderate way

Villains occasionally do fall under this trope, but their hypocrisy and/or intolerance is soundly refuted by more moderate clergymen, often using genuine scripture to back up their arguments.

Source: Holier Than Thou
With multiple comments on the pain induced by moderate noises why does Bandit (whose weapon is a revolver) and Abby not fall to their knees when guns go off.

Source: Literature / Bigtime
Unfortunately, this causes the computer to fall in love with her himself itself, and thus begins an escalating rivalry between man and machine for a woman's heart...As mentioned above, the film was only a moderate success at the box office.

Source: Film / Electric Dreams

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