Militate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈmɪlɪteɪt/ (verb)
Definition
to be an influential factor in preventing something, change, tend to prevent, affect, work against, influence, exert influence, hinder, impede, have an effect on, discourage, act on, be detrimental to, weigh
Example
Factors militating against gender mainstreaming in Nigeria
Nigeria is essentially a patriarchal society. This entails that women are marginalized and subordinated to men in all aspects of life. Furthermore, the wellbeing, interests and overall issues affecting men are given priority over and above that of women. Yet, women constitute about a half of the Nigerian populace. Thus, they could be rightly described as a significant but neglected segment of the society.
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Antonyms
be conducive to, facilitate, enable, encourage, support
Parts of speech
Adjective: military
Adverb: militarily
Adjective: militant
Noun: militant
Adverb: militantly
Noun: militancy
