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recalcitrate
verb
show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
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ɹɪˈkælsɪtɹeɪt
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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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The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side