bristle

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(bris-tle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to react in an angry way; to stand stiffly.

Example Sentence

She will bristle if you say that.

More Example Sentences

He will bristle at the rude comment.

Synonyms

rise; stiffen; flare

Antonyms

calm; relax; soothe

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Rhymes

  • bisel
  • bissell
  • bristle
  • cissell
  • fissel
  • fissell
  • fissile
  • glycel
  • gristle
  • hisel
  • kissel
  • kissell
  • missal
  • missel
  • missile
  • schissel
  • sissel
  • this'll
  • thistle
  • whistle
  • wissel

  • abyssal
  • dismissal
  • entwistle
  • epistle

  • antimissile
  • euromissile