Recalcitrate (Verb)
Meaning
Show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The employees recalcitrated against the management's decision to reduce their benefits and formed a union to fight for their rights.
- During the peace negotiations, the rebel leaders recalcitrated against the government's demand for unconditional surrender.
- The child recalcitrated against eating vegetables, pushing the plate away and crossing her arms.
- The protesters recalcitrated against the new law, marching through the streets and chanting slogans against it.
- The obstinate patient recalcitrated against taking the prescribed medication, insisting that it was useless.