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recalcitrate

/rɪˈkæl.sɪ.treɪt/

Tradução: Verbo arcaico que significa resistir, opor-se ou recusar-se teimosamente a obedecer ou ceder; também pode indicar o ato de escoicear ou dar coices.

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verb

/rɪˈkæl.sɪ.treɪt/formalobsoleto
  • ptVerbo arcaico que significa resistir, opor-se ou recusar-se teimosamente a obedecer ou ceder; também pode indicar o ato de escoicear ou dar coices.

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.

    ptMostrar forte objeção ou resistência

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbuckdefykickobjectopposeprotestrebelresistwithstand

    Antônimosacquiescecomplyobeysubmityield

Formas
  • recalcitrated past participle
  • recalcitrated past simple
  • recalcitrating present participle
  • recalcitrates third person singular