Definition of Militate

to influence or have an effect upon

Examples of Militate in a sentence

The rain will militate a change of venue for our picnic.  🔊

During the meeting, the principal’s attitude will militate whether or not teachers feel like giving their honest opinions.  🔊

My boyfriend’s prison sentence is going to militate the length of our relationship.  🔊

In business, the demand will usually militate the product’s price.  🔊

Kara’s failure to graduate from high school is sure to militate her ability to get a decent job.  🔊

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