Bristle

Synonyms of bristle

• spike
• bristle
• prickle

Antonyms of bristle

• calm
• smooth
• relax

Collocations of bristle

bristle with tension

Frequency: 45 %

The meeting room bristled with tension as the negotiations heated up.

Idiomatic Expressions for bristle

• Phrase: make one's hair bristle
  Meaning: to cause someone to feel fear or anxiety
  Usage: The horror movie made my hair bristle.