01 v. t. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.
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To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.“The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks.” — De Quincey.
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Webster, 1913
Recalcitrate
02 v. i. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.
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To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.