'Recalcitrate' definitions:
Definition of 'recalcitrate'
(from WordNet)
verb
Show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side"
Definition of 'Recalcitrate'
From: GCIDE
- Recalcitrate \Re*cal"ci*trate\, v. i. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Recalcitrate'
From: GCIDE
- Recalcitrate \Re*cal"ci*trate\ (r[-e]*k[a^]l"s[i^]*tr[=a]t), v. t. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff. [1913 Webster]
- The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]