English verb: recalcitrate | |||
1. | recalcitrate (competition) show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient | ||
Samples | The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose | ||