Synonyms for bristle

Synonyms for (noun) bristle

Synonyms: bristle

Definition: a stiff hair

Similar words: hair

Definition: a filamentous projection or process on an organism


Synonyms: bristle

Definition: a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

Similar words: fiber, fibre

Definition: a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn


Synonyms for (verb) bristle

Synonyms: bristle

Definition: react in an offended or angry manner

Usage: He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program

Similar words: respond, react

Definition: show a response or a reaction to something


Synonyms: bristle

Definition: have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

Usage: bristling leaves

Similar words: feature, have

Definition: have as a feature

Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France


Synonyms: bristle, burst, abound

Definition: be in a state of movement or action

Usage: The room abounded with screaming children; The garden bristled with toddlers

Similar words: feature, have

Definition: have as a feature

Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France


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