militate

verbCommon GRE wordMore M words

to have a strong influence or effect, especially in opposition

In a sentence

Militate in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing militate in a sentence.

His lack of experience militated against his appointment to the post.

Synonyms

weighcounteractoperatework against

Antonyms

favorpromote

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Militate (verb) means to have a strong influence or effect, especially in opposition

Here is militate used in an example sentence: "His lack of experience militated against his appointment to the post."

Common synonyms for militate include weigh, counteract, operate, work against.

Antonyms of militate include favor, promote.

Militate is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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