BristlingWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “bristling” powered by Princeton WordNet.

verb

react in an offended or angry manner

Words in this synset: bristle
verb

show a response or a reaction to something

verb

rise up as in fear

Words in this synset: bristle, uprise, stand_up
verb

have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

Words in this synset: bristle
verb

have as a feature

verb

be in a state of movement or action

Words in this synset: abound, burst, bristle

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