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BRISTLING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Bristling.

Bristling - as a noun

A stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

A stiff hair

Bristling - as a verb

Be in a state of movement or action

Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aboundburst

Rise up as in fear

Example: "The dog's fur bristled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uprise

Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

Example: "Bristling leaves"

React in an offended or angry manner

Example: "He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"

Bristling - as an adjective

Having bristles.

Showing anger.

Example Sentences

"His bristling hair stood on end as he received the shocking news."
"The dog approached us with bristling fur and a menacing growl."
"She entered the room with bristling confidence, ready to take on any challenge."
"The audience erupted into a bristling applause at the end of the powerful performance."
"His bristling anger was evident in the way he clenched his fists."
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Word Game Points

Is BRISTLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bristling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRISTLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BRISTLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRISTLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BRISTLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRISTLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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