- 1. v. t. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff. Source: opted
- 2. v. i. To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition. Source: opted
- 3. v. show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient Source: wordnet
- 4. 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 back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition. Source: webster
- 5. To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff.The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate histricks. De Quincey. Source: adambom
- 6. v. show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient Source: ecdict
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