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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

As an actor who prided himself on an up-close, deep-down knowledge of his characters, he sometimes bristled at direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Kevin Durant this week bristled at constant complaints at the lack of All-Star Game efforts by veteran US stars, urging a reporter to "ask the Europeans and the World Team if they want to compete."

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

But some humans bristled after seeing a recent TV ad for the feature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

It bristled with statistics that sounded comforting but were impossible for the average layperson to fully comprehend.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik