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bristle at

VERB
  1. show anger or indignation
    She bristled at his insolent remarks

How To Use bristle at In A Sentence

  • The group's members bristle at the term assisted suicide, saying they don't actively aid suicides but rather support and guide those who decide to end their lives. Final Exit Network: 4 Members Of Assisted Suicide Group Arrested
  • Pakistani officials bristle at the suggestion that they are soft on terrorism.
  • The actors bristle at the notion that this sentiment will alienate a patriotic American audience.
  • It’s hardly surprising that Nokia and RIM would bristle at Jobs’ attempt to conflate iPhone 4-related problems with those of cellphones in general.
  • Cooper felt herself instinctively bristle at Sasha's use of the nickname she hated. CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 6: RING OF LIGHT
  • They bristle at attempts to compare their schools to others.
  • Both Berna and Goldberg bristle at the term "mattress," since these patches of floor coverings may have served a variety of purposes. Boston.com Top Stories
  • Microsoft executives bristle at talk of Trojan Horses and the suggestion that bundling its Net services into Windows is unfair.
  • It appears, though, that his reading comprehension was apparently lacking, because Toth replies in the comments: As the author-channeler of Ms. Mentor, I do bristle at the characterization of her fashion advice as merely “frumpy, old farty, not poufy.” Female Academics Should Emulate Old Farts?
  • Cooper felt herself instinctively bristle at Sasha's use of the nickname she hated. CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 6: RING OF LIGHT
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