militate
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militating, present participle; militated, past tense; militated, past participle; militates, 3rd person singular present;
/ˈmiləˌtāt/,
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militating, present participle; militated, past tense; militated, past participle; militates, 3rd person singular present;
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(of a fact or circumstance) Be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing
- - these fundamental differences will militate against the two communities coming together
Web Definitions:
- have force or influence; bring about an effect or change; "Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed"
- To give force or effect toward; to influence
- to operate against; work against