Bristle and Chafe

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Bristle verb - To express one's anger usually violently.

Usage example: the man bristled at the accusation, and threatened to file a lawsuit

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Chafe and bristle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Bristle".

Nearby Words: bristly, bristling, bristled

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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Bristle and chafe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bristle" instead a verb "Chafe".

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

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