Bristle and Ease

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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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Ease is an antonym for bristle.

Nearby Words: bristly, bristling, bristled

Ease verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.

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Bristle is an antonym for ease.

Nearby Words: easy, eased, easing, easeful, easiness

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