Militate vs. Mitigate
Militate
Definition
Militate is a verb that means to have a substantial influence or effect on something, often in a negative way.
Mitigate
Definition
Mitigate is a verb that means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Example
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The lack of funding may militate against the success of the project.
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Circumstances like poor weather can militate against outdoor events.
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His criminal record could militate against his chances of getting hired.
Example
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The government took steps to mitigate the impact of the economic downturn.
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They installed smoke detectors to mitigate the risk of fire.
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The doctor prescribed medication to mitigate the patient's pain.
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