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militate

verb

/ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

Meaning

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome

His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.

militate against

hinder, oppose, obstruct, counteract, prevent

support, favor, assist

militate against, factors militating, circumstances militating

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

to put money, time, or energy into something to make a profit or achieve a result

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

To drive or push something forward.

to make something more secure or less loose