Recalcitrate

v. t.	1.	To kick against; to show repugnance to; to rebuff. The more heartily did one disdain his disdain, and recalcitrate his tricks. - De Quincey.
v. i.	1.	To kick back; to kick against anything; hence, to express repugnance or opposition.

Verb

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

defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, recalcitrance, recalcitrancy, refractoriness, unmanageableness