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recalcitrance

noun re·cal·ci·trance \ri-ˈkal-sə-trən(t)s\

Definition of RECALCITRANCE

:  the state of being recalcitrant
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First Known Use of RECALCITRANCE

1856

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Synonyms
balkiness, contrariness, contumacy, defiance, frowardness, insubordination, intractability, obstreperousness, rebellion, rebelliousness, disobedience, refractoriness, unruliness, waywardness, willfulness
Antonyms
compliance, obedience, submission, subordinateness, subordination, tractability, tractableness

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. recalcitrance
  2. recalcitrancy
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