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bristling

UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
bristling out

Translations

bristlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective formed from the present participle of ‘bristle’.
His bristling attitude made it difficult to approach him.
Его ершистое отношение затрудняло к нему подход.
The bristling hedgehog curled up into a ball.
Щетинистый ёжик свернулся в клубок.
Synonyms
prickly
spiky
rough
hairy
furry
stiff
sharp
bristlingnoun
UK
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun.
bristleverb

bristling

Gerund

bristled
Past Simple
bristled
Past Participle
bristling
Gerund
UK
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪs.əl/
The cat began to bristle when it saw the dog.
Кошка начала ощетиниваться, когда увидела собаку.
She tends to bristle at any criticism.
Она склонна раздражаться на любую критику.
His hair would bristle in the wind.
Его волосы взъерошивались на ветру.
Additional translations
разозлиться
зашипеть
Synonyms
react
rage
fume
seethe
flare

Definitions

bristlinggerund / present participle
Having a stiff and prickly texture or appearance, often resembling bristles.
The bristling fur of the cat made it look larger and more intimidating.
Showing or expressing anger or irritation.
He gave a bristling response when asked about the controversial topic.
Full of or covered with something in great number or intensity.
The bristling city skyline was filled with towering skyscrapers.
bristlingnoun
The action or process of becoming stiff and upright like bristles.
The bristling of the dog's neck fur signaled its unease.
bristleverb
To react angrily or defensively, often by stiffening or becoming tense.
She bristled at the suggestion that she was not doing her job properly.
To stand upright away from the skin, especially in fear or anger.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog approaching.
To be covered with or abundant in something.
The forest bristled with tall pine trees.
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