Definition of recalcitrate Recalcitrate
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We found 5 definitions of recalcitrate from 3 different sources.
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What does recalcitrate mean?
WordNet
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| 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, fight back, fight, oppose, defend defend oneself | ||
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Wiktionary 
- recalcitrate (Verb)
To kick back; to kick against anything. - recalcitrate (Verb)
To express repugnance or opposition.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- recalcitrate (v. t.)
To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff. - recalcitrate (v. i.)
To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.
