recalcitration

re·cal·ci·trate

[ri-kal-si-treyt]
verb (used without object), re·cal·ci·trat·ed, re·cal·ci·trat·ing.
to resist or oppose; show strong objection or repugnance.

Origin:
1615–25; < Latin recalcitrātus, past participle of recalcitrāre; see recalcitrant, -ate1

re·cal·ci·tra·tion, noun
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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" 
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Recalcitration is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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