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bristle up
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb bristle up has 1 sense
  1. bristle at, bridle at, bridle up, bristle up - show anger or indignation; "She bristled at his insolent remarks"
    --1 is one way to mind
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    => Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Bristle Up

Definition:

To react with anger or annoyance; to become agitated

Part of Speech:

Phrasal verb

Senses:

  1. To express anger or irritation.
  2. To respond defensively or confrontationally.

Usages:

  • He bristled up at the mention of his rival's name.
  • The dog started bristling up upon seeing the stranger approaching the house.
  • She tends to bristle up whenever someone challenges her opinions.

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