Militate

Synonyms of militate

• oppose
• counteract
• work against

Antonyms of militate

• aid
• support
• favor

Collocations of militate

militate against

Frequency: 90 %

The rainy weather will militate against our plans for a picnic.

militate in favor of

Frequency: 75 %

His experience and qualifications militate in favor of him getting the promotion.

militate towards

Frequency: 60 %

The new policy will militate towards greater transparency in government operations.

Idiomatic Expressions for militate

• Phrase: militate in favor of
  Meaning: to support or be in favor of something
  Usage: The new evidence militates in favor of his innocence.