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bristle

[bris-uhl] / ˈbrɪs əl /
NOUN
short, prickly hair
Synonyms
STRONG
barb feeler fiber point prickle quill spine stubble thorn vibrissa whisker
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

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