bristle at

Verb

Meaning

show anger or indignation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bridle up bristle up bridle at

Hypernyms

mind

Examples

I don't bill myself as an atheist but as a naturalist. Naturalism is a belief system. A lot of scientists bristle at that. We all have to believe we can find the truth. Evidence is my guide. I rely on observation, experimentation and verification. Greg Graffin

Most atheists bristle at the thought that atheism has anything to do with faith, but not Penn Jillette. Ray Comfort

She bristled at his insolent remarks Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Bristed Brister bristle bristle brush bristle fern bristle fly