RECALCITRATED

Verb

recalcitrated

simple past tense and past participle of recalcitrate

Source: Wiktionary


RECALCITRATE

Re*cal"ci*trate, v. t.

Definition: To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff. The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks. De Quincey.

Re*cal"ci*trate, v. i.

Definition: To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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