Vzdorovat
Vzdorovat is a Czech verb meaning "to rebel," "to resist," or "to defy." The term originates from the Slavic root * vzdor-*, related to resistance, and is cognate with Slovak vzdorovať. In contemporary Czech, vzdorovat is typically used to describe an individual or group opposing authority, rules, or oppression, either through passive non‑compliance or active opposition. It can refer to acts ranging from civil disobedience and protests to literal armed resistance.
Grammatically, the verb is irregular and appears in the infinitive form vzdorovat, present tense je vzdoruje,
In literary and historical contexts, vzdorovat encapsulates the moral and political undertones of defiance. It is
Resources for further study include standard Czech dictionaries—MČR's Slovník jazyka českého and ČESKOUF's dictionary—and the Brno-based