bristle at

Other forms: bristled at; bristles at; bristling at

Definitions of bristle at
  1. verb
    show anger or indignation
    “She bristled at his insolent remarks”
    synonyms: bridle at, bridle up, bristle up
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    type of:
    mind
    be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
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