what does recalcitrate mean?
RECALCITRATE as VERB
- Meaning
- show strong objection or repugnance
- manifest vigorous opposition or resistance
- be obstinately disobedient
Usage Example(s)
- The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side
Hypernyms(s) recalcitrate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
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