recalcitrate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'recalcitrate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Recalcitrate

[ v. i.]

- To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

2 . Recalcitrate

[ v. t.]

- To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.

1 . recalcitrate

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient

Example in sentence:

The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side

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