Verb
show anger or indignation
Source: WordNetI 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