meaning of recalcitrate
1. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.
2. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.
3. show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican
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