reluct

[ ri-luhkt ]

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verb (used without object)

to struggle (against something); rebel.
to object; show reluctance.

Origin of reluct

1520–30; <Latin reluctārī, equivalent to re-re- + luctārī to strive, struggle, wrestle

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British Dictionary definitions for reluct

reluct

/ (rɪˈlʌkt) /

verb(intr) archaic

(often foll by against) to struggle or rebel
to object; show reluctance

Origin of reluct

C16: from Latin reluctārī to resist, from re- + luctārī to struggle

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