| Militate (v. i.) To have power or influence in bringing about an effect or a change; to make war; to fight; to contend; -- usually followed by against and with. Thesaurus Entries act, aid, be effective, be in action, cancel out, count, counter, countervail, discourage, favor, foil, function, further, go, have effect, have free play, have play, help, hinder, militate against, operate, oppose, percolate, perform, perk, play, prevent, promote, resist, run, take effect, tell, tick, work |