What is another word for temperings?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛmpəɹɪŋz] (IPA) 
Temperings refer to the process of making something more balanced or less extreme. Synonyms for temperings include moderation, restraint, balance, control, adjustment, temperance, and mitigation. These words all imply a similar meaning, but with slight differences. Moderation speaks of avoiding excess and finding a middle ground. Restraint denotes holding back or limiting oneself from falling into extreme behavior. Balance refers to the state of being proportional and in a harmonious state between two different things. Control means to have authority over oneself or a situation. Adjustment implies making minor changes to achieve a desired effect while temperance connotes self-discipline and self-control. Mitigation means reducing the severity of something.
