bristling
verb
Meaning
- To rise or stand erect, like bristles.
- Abound, to have an abundance of something
- (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.
- To fix a bristle to.
- The act of one who bristles.
- Having bristles.
- Showing anger.
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