Re‐claim″ (rē̍‐klām″), v. i. 1. To cry out in opposition or contradiction; to exclaim against anything; to contradict; to take exceptions.
Scripture reclaims, and the whole Catholic church reclaims, and Christian ears would not hear it. Waterland.
At a later period Grote reclaimed strongly against Mill's setting Whately above Hamilton. Bain.
2. To bring anyone back from evil courses; to reform.
They, hardened more by what might most reclaim,
Grieving to see his glory,... took envy. Milton.
3. To draw back; to give way. Spenser.