Bristle and Check

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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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Check is an antonym for bristle.

Nearby Words: bristly, bristling, bristled

Check verb - To be in agreement on every point.

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Bristle is an antonym for check.

Nearby Words: checked, checking, checkup, checker, checklist

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Check and Bristle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bristle/check

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