bristle at

bristle at something

Fig. to show sudden anger or other negative response to something. (Alludes to a dog or cat raising the hair on its back in anger or as a threat.) She bristled at the suggestion. I knew Lily would bristle at the appearance of Max.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Aherne	[ə'hɜ:n]
Bengt	BENKT	Swedish
Lowell	['ləuəl]
Marva	MAHR-və	English
Michelle	[mi'ʃel]
Lauressa	lə-RES-ə	English (Rare)