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Recalcitrate

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Re`cal´ci`trate    (rė`kăl´sĭ`trāt)
v. t.1.To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.
The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks.
- De Quincey.
v. i.1.To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.
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Verb1.recalcitrate - show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side"
fight down, oppose, fight, fight back, defend - fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
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