verb
Meaning 1
To become bristly; to stand on end
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
- Her hairs bristled up.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
bristle up
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verb
Meaning 2
To become irate; to flare up
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
- He bristled up when they made a joke about his heritage.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
show anger or indignation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- She bristled at his insolent remarks
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bristle at, bridle at, bridle up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mind
History
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