English / phrasal verb
Bristle at
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To react with visible anger, irritation, or indignation to a remark, proposal, or situation.
In context
01
Marine ecologists bristle at the suggestion that coral reefs can easily adapt to runaway thermal spikes.
02
The veteran divemaster bristled at the accusation that his team had neglected vital safety protocols.
Synonyms
take offense at,bridle at,resent
Antonyms
welcome,accept calmly,approve of
Collocations
bristle at criticism,bristle at allegations,bristle at suggestions