recalcitrate
pronunciation
How to pronounce recalcitrate in British English:
UK [rɪ'kælsɪtreɪt]
How to pronounce recalcitrate in American English:
US [rɪ'kælsɪˌtreɪt]
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- Verb:
- show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
Word Origin
- recalcitrate (v.)
- "to kick out," 1620s, from Latin recalcitratus, past participle of recalcitrare (see recalcitrant). Sense of "resist obstinately" is from 1759. Related: Recalcitrated; recalcitrating.