recalcitrate

Verb

Meaning

To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.

To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

Source: Webster's dictionary

cannon object boomerang bound decline challenge revolt withstand violate bounce evade complain defy infringe disobey

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accept regard assist consent observe submit

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fight defend oppose fight back fight down

The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side Source: Internet