Synonyms of bristle

bristle 1 of 2

noun

as in fiber

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair

a hairbrush with plastic bristles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fiber
• thread
• wire
• hair
• filament
• yarn
• cord
• microfiber
• string
• tuft
• rope
• fuzz

bristle

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied

a recent college grad thrilled to be starting a new life in a city bristling with possibilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burst
• bulge
• buzz
• hum
• brim
• teem
• swarm
• abound
• overflow
• crawl
• pullulate
• bustle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• want
• need
• lack

2

as in to storm

to express one's anger usually violently

the man bristled at the accusation, and threatened to file a lawsuit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• storm
• rage
• fume
• run amuck
• make a scene
• run amok
• foam
• fulminate
• steam
• rave
• fret
• rant
• flare (up)
• bluster
• seethe
• carry on
• flip (out)
• chafe
• smoulder
• take on
• blow up
• smolder
• rampage
• stew
• burn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contain
• restrain
• collect
• suppress
• soothe
• swallow
• allay
• check
• tone (down)
• stifle
• temper
• curb
• compose
• appease
• choke (back)
• moderate
• repress
• subdue
• strangle
• pacify
• smother
• ease
• rein
• relax
• settle
• cool
• pocket
• calm
• quiet
• hush
• quell
• let up
• still