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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle