recalcitrate

verbs

show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
"The Democratic senators recalcitrated against every proposal from the Republican side"
recalcitrate
is derived from
recalcitrance
is a type of (narrower)
fight against or resist strongly
"The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
defend, fight, fight back, fight down, oppose