recalcitrate

• Устаревший глагол, означающий отбиваться или сопротивляться, часто используемый в переносном смысле для выражения оппозиции или упрямого отказа.

An obsolete verb meaning to kick back or resist, often used in a figurative sense to express opposition or stubborn refusal.

1. Show strong objection or resistanceC2formal

   To manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; to be obstinately disobedient or uncooperative.

   Проявлять сильное возражение или сопротивление

   • The student recalcitrated against the new school rules.
   • He recalcitrated at the suggestion of changing his work schedule.
   • The committee recalcitrated when faced with the proposed budget cuts.

   Synonymsbuckdefykickobjectopposeprotestrebelresistwithstand

   Antonymsacquiescecomplyobeysubmityield