| Pronunciation: | | ri'kalsi`treyt
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[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" |
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RECALCITRATE is a 12 letter word that starts with R. |
| | See Also: | | defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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