militate
📖 Definitions
verb intr.
To exert a strong influence, either for or against something.
💬 Usage Examples
“‘The twin imperatives of corporate profit and national security,’ Igo says, militate against greater privacy protections.” Louis Menand; Nowhere to Hide; The New Yorker; Jun 18, 2018. “The importance of the town’s biggest industry seems to militate for sticking with Britain.” Scottish Independence; The Economist (London, UK); Aug 2, 2014.