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English verb: bristle up

1. bristle up (communication) show anger or indignation


SamplesShe bristled at his insolent remarks.


Synonymsbridle at, bridle up, bristle at


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)mind









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