Bristly and Tough

Bristly

Bristly adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

Tough and bristly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tough" instead an adjective "Bristly".

Nearby Words: bristle, bristling, bristled

Tough

Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.

Bristly and tough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bristly" instead an adjective "Tough".

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed
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