bristle synonyms

bristle

n.

hair, fiber, quill, seta; see hair 2, point 2, thorn.

bristle

v.

  1. To display in abundance

    swarm, be alive, abound, exuberate, be thick with, be covered with, thrust out, crawl with*; see also teem.

  2. To show sudden anger

    ruffle, bridle, get one's hackles up; see rage 1.

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