Reluct (r?-l?kt), v. i. [L. reluctari, p. p. reluctatus, to struggle; pref. re- re- + luctari to struggle, fr. lucia a wresting.] To strive or struggle against anything; to make resistance; to draw back; to feel or show repugnance or reluctance.
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Apt to reluct at the excesses of it [passion]. Walton.
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