Category:Reluct

Re*luct" (r-lkt"), v. i. Etym: [l. reluctari, p. p. reluctatus, to Struggle; pref. re- re- + luctari to struggle, fr. lucia a wresting.]

Defn: to strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to Draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance. Apt to reluct at the excesses of it [passion]. Walton.