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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

militate

/mɪˈlɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does militate mean?

verb

to have a strong influence on a decision or situation, or to be a reason for something to happen or be done. to be a factor or consideration in a situation.

Example

"The doctor's advice militated against the patient's decision to undergo surgery."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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