militate

Verb

Verb Forms: militated, militating, militates

• To have a strong influence or effect on something; to work against.
• have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
  • "Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed"
• To give force or effect toward; to influence.
• To serve as a soldier or participate in warfare.

Examples

• Her low-scoring tiles continued to militate against her chances of winning.
• to militate against the possibility of his election
• to militate in favor of a particular result

Synonyms

mitigate