Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Recalcitrate \Re*cal"ci*trate\, 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.

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

Source : WordNet®

recalcitrate
     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"