bristle up (Meaning)
Wordnet
bristle up (v)
show anger or indignation
Synonyms & Antonyms of bristle up
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
bristle up Sentence Examples
- The cat bristled up at the sight of the unfamiliar dog in its territory.
- His hair began to bristle up with static electricity as he pulled off his wool sweater.
- The feathers on the bird's back started to bristle up as it sensed danger nearby.
- The teacher's voice caused the students to bristle up with indignation at the unfairness of the situation.
- The cold wind made the hairs on my arms bristle up in response to the chill.
- The unexpected criticism caused her to bristle up, ready to defend her work.
- The dog's fur bristled up as it sensed a stranger approaching the house.
- His temper flared, causing him to bristle up with anger at the insult.
- The contentious topic caused tensions to bristle up among the group members.
- The politician's comments made the opposition party bristle up in protest.
FAQs About the word bristle up
show anger or indignation
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The cat bristled up at the sight of the unfamiliar dog in its territory.
His hair began to bristle up with static electricity as he pulled off his wool sweater.
The feathers on the bird's back started to bristle up as it sensed danger nearby.
The teacher's voice caused the students to bristle up with indignation at the unfairness of the situation.
