What is "recalcitrate"

Recalcitrate \Re*cal"ci*trate\, v. i. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

Recalcitrate \Re*cal"ci*trate\ (r[-e]*k[a^]l"s[i^]*tr[=a]t), v. t. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.

The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks.
--De Quincey.

"to kick out," 1620s, from Latin recalcitratus, past participle of recalcitrare (see recalcitrant). Sense of "resist obstinately" is from 1759. Related: Recalcitrated; recalcitrating.

vb. 1 To kick back; to kick against anything. 2 (context by extension English) To express repugnance or opposition.

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