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bristled

VERB

become upset, excited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bridle fume seethe

STRONG

boil flare rage rise ruffle spit swell

WEAK

be angry be infuriated be maddened blow up boil over flare up get one's dander up see red stand on end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy

Example Sentences

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Standout reporting on Colossal has been done by Michael Le Page of the British journal New Scientist, whose most recent article bristled with skeptical takes about the hatchling announcement from established scientists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In one, he visibly bristled when the Joyce defeat was raised.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

She bristled at his refusal to plan for the time when he was no longer in charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

For larger, firmer areas like her back, she preferred the bristled side.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Ambrose Spike positively bristled at the nonchalant hare.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques