militate

/mˈɪlɪtˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈmɪɫɪˌteɪt/

[verb]

to militate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

have force or influence; bring about an effect or change

Examples

1. Stated differently, if this had occurred in Massachusetts, the law could have militated a different result.

2. We need to militate for peace.

3. If you live in San Francisco, and you see that LA has a much better system, you're going to start militating to get it.

4. And is likely to be entwined with a range of problematic attractions that militate in key ways against our chances of growth and happiness, as adults.