militate vs mitigate
Definitions
verb
- have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
Examples
We can never promise to sail anywhere in particular, because the weather might militate against it.
Yet he saw consequences the most unpleasant in this rumour of her attachment; and though he still privately hoped that the behaviour of Mandlebert was the effect of some transient embarrassment, he wished her removed from all intercourse with him that was not sought by himself, while the incertitude of his intentions militated against her struggles for indifference.
They note that smoking is a major health problem among forensic psychiatric inpatients, and that a range of factors militate against effective interventions.
Definitions
verb
- make less severe or harsh
- lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Examples
For all the abuse, there are moments of unmitigated delight as well.
Measures need to be taken to mitigate the environmental effects of burning more coal.
So, if I show a single qualification or exception, then "unmitigated" is incorrect.
