How do you pronounce bristle?

bristle is pronounced as /ˈbrɪsəl/.

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bristle

🐈bristle

verb, noun

/ˈbrɪsəl/

Brisk bristling

Meaning

to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber

Example Sentences

The cat bristled when it saw the dog.

Example Expressions

bristle with anger

Synonyms

stiffen, react, flare up, ruffle, quill

Antonyms

calm, relax, smooth

Collocations

bristle with anger, bristle at criticism, bristle with excitement

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