reluct

[ ri-luhkt ]

verb (used without object)

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

reluct

/ rɪˈlʌkt /

verb

1. often foll by against to struggle or rebel
2. to object; show reluctance

Word History and Origins

Origin of reluct¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reluct¹

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

Example Sentences

Milton makes Adam reluct and wrangle, but it is easy to see he will succumb to his wife's persuasions.

From Project Gutenberg

He was by nature highly passionate, but more apt to reluct at the excesses of it.

From Project Gutenberg

The first glance made us reluct at encountering in the outset the writer's formidable-looking preface.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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