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BRISTLED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word bristled. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bristled. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BRISTLED

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agitated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• troubled emotionally and usually deeply

• physically disturbed or set in motion

annoyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

bothered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• caused to show discomposure

displeased
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

exasperated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly annoyed; out of patience

flustered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

fretted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having frets

adjective satellite

• having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

irritated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

nettled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

peeved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

perturbed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

ruffled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

• having decorative ruffles or frills

vexed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

• causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed

abound
verbv
verb

• be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

• be in a state of movement or action

burst
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

verb

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

uprise
verbv
verb

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• ascend as a sound

• rise up as in fear

• rise to one's feet

• come up, of celestial bodies

• move upward

• return from the dead

• get up and out of bed

Best Hypernyms For BRISTLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bristled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for AGITATED

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