Multiple choice general knowledge

Which word means to 'be a powerful factor in preventing' some conclusion?

  1. mitigate

  2. militate

  3. Both these words mean the same

  4. None of them
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Militate means to be a powerful factor in preventing or influencing something, typically used in the phrase 'militate against'. Mitigate means to make less severe or serious, which is different. Therefore, militate (option B) is the correct answer.

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