Definitions for recalcitrate

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recalcitrate re·cal·ci·trate

Spelling: [ri-kal-si-treyt]

IPA: /rɪˈkæl sɪˌtreɪt/

Recalcitrate is a 12 letter English word.

You can make 588 anagrams from letters in recalcitrate (aacceeilrrtt).

Definitions for recalcitrate

verb (used without object)

1. to resist or oppose; show strong objection or repugnance.

Origin of recalcitrate

1615-25; Latin recalcitrātus, past participle of recalcitrāre; see recalcitrant, -ate¹

Examples for recalcitrate

Still there are some left who recalcitrate pertinaciously, clinging convulsively with hands and feet to their old ignorance.