Synonyms for militate

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influence · mitigate

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To give force or effect toward; to influence.

   to militate in favor of a particular result

Forms

Past participle

militated
e.g. militated → mitigated, influenced…

Example sentences

• influence Such magazines have a great influence on children.
• mitigate There are measures you can take to mitigate clumping.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

mitigate³

9 letters

influence³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mitigate³ = 3 syllables).