Words Related To Aggression

verb to react angrily or defensively

adjective showing signs of anger or irritation

adverb in a bristling manner

• The soldier stood at attention, his bristling demeanor showing his readiness for battle.
• She walked into the party with a bristling attitude, ready to confront anyone who crossed her.
• The coach was bristling with anger after the referee made a bad call.
• The tension in the room was palpable, with emotions bristling beneath the surface.

adjective describing someone who is quick to react aggressively or violently

adverb modifying the verb 'happy' to describe how the person is happy in a trigger-happy way

• The soldier was labeled as trigger happy after firing his weapon without proper cause.
• Don't be so trigger happy with that paintball gun, you'll run out of ammo quickly.
• The new recruit is a bit trigger happy, always ready to shoot at the slightest movement.
• Her quick temper makes her seem trigger happy in arguments, always ready to escalate the situation.