recalcitrate
/rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/
verb
- To show stubborn resistance or opposition; to kick back (literally of a horse or mule).
- The horse recalcitrated violently, throwing off the inexperienced rider.
- The mule began to recalcitrate when the farmer tried to load the heavy sacks onto its back.
- Whenever the manager proposed new rules, the employees would recalcitrate and argue for hours.
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