Moderate

noun a reduction in intensity or amount

verb to become less intense or widespread

• The government implemented measures to abate the spread of the virus.
• I hope the noise from the construction site will abate soon.
• I can't wait for this rain to abate so we can go outside.
• Her anger did not abate even after he apologized.

adjective showing self-restraint in eating or drinking; moderate

• The abstemious scholar only indulged in the occasional glass of water during long study sessions.
• My friend is so abstemious, he won't even have a slice of cake at parties.
• I can't believe how abstemious Jake is being, he usually drinks like a fish.
• Her abstemious approach to spending money has helped her save up for a dream vacation.