bristle up

/ˌbrɪsəl əp/
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Other forms: bristled up; bristling up; bristles up

Definitions of bristle up
  1. verb
    show anger or indignation
    synonyms: bridle at, bridle up, bristle at
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    type of:
    mind
    be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
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