bristle at

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar una reacción de enojo, irritación o actitud defensiva ante algo.

A phrasal verb used to indicate reacting with anger, irritation, or defensiveness to something.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. React with anger or irritationinformal

   To show sudden anger, annoyance, or resentment in response to something said or done.

   resentirse o irritarse

   • She bristled at his rude comment.
   • He bristled at the suggestion that he was lazy.
   • The manager bristled at the criticism of his team.

   Sinónimosbridle atresent