RECALCITRATE


Meaning of RECALCITRATE in English

-sə.ˌtrāt, usu -ād.+V intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin recalcitratus, past participle of recalcitrare to kick back

1. : to kick back

2. : to protest or resist vigorously : show stubborn opposition

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