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How to pronounce “bristling”
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Pronunciation guide for bristling
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of bristling with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Racism thrives on silence -- speak up!
Your bristling isn't just defensiveness.
- Definition summary
- Having bristles.
Example 1 of 3
How to pronounce bristling
Racism thrives on silence -- speak up!

Your bristling isn't just defensiveness.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “bristling”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Having bristles.
- Reacting with anger or indignation.
- (UK, video games, dated) Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.
- [Verb]
- present participle and gerund of bristle
- [Noun]
- The act of one who bristles.
- Alternative form of brisling.
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