recalcitrate verb. [rɪ'kalsɪtreɪt] E17.
[Latin recalcitrat- pa. ppl stem of recalcitrare kick out, (later) be refractory, formed as RE- + CALCITRATE.]
1. verb intrans. Kick out, kick backwards. rare. E17.

2. verb intrans. fig. Show strong opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient or refractory. Foll. by against, at. M18.

3. verb trans. Kick back; fig. resist, oppose. rare. M19.

■ recalci'tration noun the action or an act of recalcitrating M17.

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