Bristle(verb)
To react angrily or defensively; to make hair or fur stand upright.
Hindi meaning:नाराज होकर तीखी प्रतिक्रिया देना; बालों का खड़ा हो जाना
Synonyms: React, Resent, Stiffen, Flare
Antonyms: Accept, Approve, Relax, Calm
Example: He bristled at the unfair criticism from his teacher.
Trick to remember: Bristle sounds like burst; jab koi gusse se burst hone wala hota hai, he may bristle at criticism.
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