Nearby Words
verb (used without object), re·cal·ci·trat·ed, re·cal·ci·trat·ing.
to resist or oppose; show strong objection or repugnance.
Related forms
re·cal·ci·tra·tion, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source
|
Link To recalcitrate
00:10
00:09
00:08
00:07
00:06
00:05
00:04
00:03
00:02
00:01
Recalcitrate
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is kibitz. Does it mean:
| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
| chat, to converse |
WordNet
| recalcitrate | |
verb | |
| show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient; "The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side" |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Cite This Source
Cite This Source
Word Dynamo Rating For Recalcitrate
Dictionary.com, LLC. Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.
