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Reluct

//ɹɪˈlʌkt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive force to magnetic flux
Verb
  1. 1
    To be averse to. intransitive, obsolete

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin reluctor.

Etymology 2

From Latin reluctor.

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