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rɪˈlʌktre·luct

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  1. reluctverb

    To be averse to.

  2. Etymology: Originally from reluctor.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Reluctverb

    To struggle again.

    Etymology: reluctor, Lat.

    We, with studied mixtures, force our relucting appetites, and with all the spells of epicurism, conjure them up, that we may lay them again. Decay of Piety.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Reluctverb

    to strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance

  2. Etymology: [L. reluctari, p. p. reluctatus, to struggle; pref. re- re- + luctari to struggle, fr. lucia a wresting.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reluct in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reluct in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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