All militate synonyms
mil·i·tate
M m verb militate
- weigh — to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- signify — to make known by signs, speech, or action.
- matter — a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- rate — the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans.
- import — to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
- tell — to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.): to tell the story of Lincoln's childhood.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
- register — a list or record of such acts, events, etc.
- lade — to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.
- pull — pull media
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- tax — a tax levied according to the value of the property, merchandise, etc., being taxed.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
- cumber — to obstruct or hinder
- saddle — a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal.
- charge — If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
- burden — If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work.
- press — to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- affect — If something affects a person or thing, it influences them or causes them to change in some way.
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
- act on — to regulate one's behaviour in accordance with (advice, information, etc)
- carry weight — to be important, influential, etc.
- take effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- take its toll — If you say that something takes its toll or takes a heavy toll, you mean that it has a bad effect or causes a lot of suffering.