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to bristle
01
to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner
Example
The team bristled when their strategy was mocked.
Her comments made him bristle with irritation.
The manager had bristled at the suggestion of reducing staff hours.
02
to be full of something
Intransitive
03
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body
Intransitive
04
have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

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