Bristle and Repress

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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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Repress is an antonym for bristle.

Nearby Words: bristly, bristling, bristled

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Bristle is an antonym for repress.

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