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Militate

usgb/ˈmɪlɪteɪt/Volume
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Negative Influence

The word 'militate' suggests a force working against something.

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Her lack of qualifications militated against her job application.
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Not Physical

'Militate' is used to talk about non-physical effects or influences.

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Public opinion is beginning to militate against the new law.
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Formal Tone

'Militate' is a formal word, often found in written or academic contexts.

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The company's policy of transparency militated in favor of its public image.
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