WordNet
- 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 definition, to resist or oppose; show strong objection or repugnance. See more. ... Still there are some left who recalcitrate pertinaciously, clinging convulsively with hands and feet to their old ignorance.