recalcitrate

• Verbe vieilli signifiant se défendre ou résister, souvent employé au sens figuré pour exprimer une opposition ou un refus obstiné.

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.

   récaleitrer (sens rare) : s'opposer avec vigueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuckdefykickobjectopposeprotestrebelresistwithstand

   Antonymesacquiescecomplyobeysubmityield