Militate
verb
To have an influence, especially a negative one, on a situation, event, or process.
His criminal record militated against him.
Often appears as...
- militate against
- factors militate
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To have an influence, especially a negative one, on a situation, event, or process.
His criminal record militated against him.
Often appears as...
- militate against
- factors militate
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Influence
The word 'militate' suggests a force working against something.
Her lack of qualifications militated against her job application.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
'Militate' is used to talk about non-physical effects or influences.
Public opinion is beginning to militate against the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Militate' is a formal word, often found in written or academic contexts.
The company's policy of transparency militated in favor of its public image.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Influence
The word 'militate' suggests a force working against something.
Her lack of qualifications militated against her job application.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
'Militate' is used to talk about non-physical effects or influences.
Public opinion is beginning to militate against the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Militate' is a formal word, often found in written or academic contexts.
The company's policy of transparency militated in favor of its public image.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Influence
The word 'militate' suggests a force working against something.
Her lack of qualifications militated against her job application.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
'Militate' is used to talk about non-physical effects or influences.
Public opinion is beginning to militate against the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
'Militate' is a formal word, often found in written or academic contexts.
The company's policy of transparency militated in favor of its public image.
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