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bristle
noun
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Divide bristle into syllables:

bris · tle

How to pronounce bristle:

Definition of bristle:

bristle (noun):
a short stiff coarse hair or filament
any short stiff hair, such as on a pig's back
a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic.

Synonyms for bristle:

barb
fiber
fibre
filament
hair
prickle
spine
stubble
thorn
thread
whisker
wire

Antonyms for bristle:

accept
be calm
be happy
be quiet
compliment
flatter
keep calm
keep cool
praise
remain unruffled
resign oneself to
stay calm

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