Bristle

/ˈbris(ə)l/

Part of Speech: Verb

For hair or fur to stand upright in anger; to act defensively in anger.

"He bristled at the suggestion."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Short, stiff hair on animals, humans, or plants.

"The bristles of the cactus poked her."

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