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recusant

adjective noun

refusing to submit to authority

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Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɛkjʊzənt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. refusing to submit to authority

    “{'source': 'Mary W.Williams', 'text': 'the recusant electors … cooperated in electing a new Senate'}”

adjective

  1. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

noun

  1. someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'Mary W.Williams', 'text': 'the recusant electors … cooperated in electing a new Senate'}

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