Associations to the word «Militate»

Wiktionary

MILITATE, verb. To give force or effect toward; to influence.
MILITATE, verb. (obsolete) To fight.

Dictionary definition

MILITATE, verb. Have force or influence; bring about an effect or change; "Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed".

Wise words

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