Militate

['mɪlɪteɪt] or ['mɪlɪtet]

Definition

(verb.) have force or influence; bring about an effect or change; 'Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed'.

Typed by Elbert--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) To make war; to fight; to contend; -- usually followed by against and with.

Typist: Vilma