About The Word Recalcitrate
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Recalcitrate
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What's The Definition Of Recalcitrate?
[v] show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Recalcitrate: Related Terms | Find terms related to Recalcitrate: See Also | defend | fight | fight back | fight down | oppose Recalcitrate In Webster's Dictionary \Re*cal"ci*trate\, v. t.
To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.
The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and
recalcitrate his tricks. --De Quincey.
\Re*cal"ci*trate\, v. i. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition. |
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