Explanation and meaning of recalcitrate.

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recalcitrate

/rɪ'kælsɪ,treɪt/

Synonyms of recalcitrate Antonyms of recalcitrate Examples of recalcitrate Usage of recalcitrate Parts of recalcitrate Definition that contains recalcitrate Words sounding like recalcitrate Explanation of recalcitrate

verb
show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
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"The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side"

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defend fight fight back fight down oppose

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