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moderate statement

[/ˈmɑːdərət ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: moderate statements
declaração moderada
1. A statement or declaration that avoids extremes, is balanced, and expresses a measured or restrained opinion
The politician made a moderate statement about the controversial issue, avoiding extreme positions.
O político fez uma declaração moderada sobre o assunto controverso, evitando posições extremas.
2. A comment or assertion that is not exaggerated or excessive in tone or content
In her moderate statement, she acknowledged both sides of the debate.
Em sua declaração moderada, ela reconheceu ambos os lados do debate.
Synonyms
balanced statementmeasured statementrestrained statementtemperate statement
Antonyms
extreme statementradical statementexaggerated statementinflammatory statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração moderada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
declaração equilibrada
Emphasizes balance and measured approach
Portugal
afirmação moderada
Alternative term using 'afirmação' instead of 'declaração'

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
take the middle ground
play it safe
speak volumes without saying much
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