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bristle at

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Verb1.bristle at - show anger or indignation; "She bristled at his insolent remarks"
mind - be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by; "I don't mind your behavior"


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There were times, too, when faced by a mighty cave bear, a saber-toothed tiger, or huge felis spelaea, black-maned and terrible, even my powerful rifle seemed pitifully inadequate--but fortune favored me so that I passed unscathed through adventures that even the recollection of causes the short hairs to bristle at the nape of my neck.
 
 
 
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