Sentences

bristle in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Bristle: to stand upright and stiff, often in response to fear, irritation, or aggression.

Sample Sentences

  1. The cat's fur began to bristle when it sensed danger nearby.
  2. She could feel her anger rising, making her skin bristle with irritation.
  3. The old broom's bristles were worn down but still effective for sweeping.
  4. His voice had a bristle of authority that demanded respect from the crowd.
  5. As the wind picked up, the tall grass started to bristle in unison.
  6. The dog bristled at the stranger approaching their home.
  7. You could see the bristle of excitement on her face as she opened the gift.
  8. The artist used a stiff-bristled brush to achieve the desired texture in her painting.
  9. When confronted with criticism, he would often bristle defensively.
  10. The soldier’s uniform was crisp, and the bristles of his cap stood perfectly upright.
  11. The dog's fur began to bristle when it sensed danger nearby.
  12. She could feel her anger start to bristle as the conversation escalated.
  13. The brush's bristles were soft enough to be gentle on the skin.
  14. His voice carried a hint of bristle as he addressed the audience.
  15. The cat's fur bristled when it spotted the unfamiliar dog.
  16. She spoke with a bristle in her tone that hinted at her irritation.
  17. The old broom had stiff bristles that made cleaning difficult.
  18. As the temperature dropped, the hairs on his neck began to bristle.
  19. Her response was filled with a bristle of defiance and confidence.
  20. The bristle of the paintbrush stroked the canvas with great precision.
  21. The brush's bristle was worn down from years of use.
  22. She could feel anger start to bristle within her as the conversation escalated.
  23. The dog’s fur bristled when it sensed danger approaching.
  24. He watched the bristles of the broom sweep across the dusty floor.
  25. Her nerves began to bristle at the thought of speaking in public.
  26. The artist carefully chose the bristle stiffness for her painting technique.
  27. As the storm approached, the trees seemed to bristle in the wind.
  28. He tried to remain calm, but irritation made his hair bristle with tension.
  29. The cat's fur bristled, making it look larger in the face of its rival.
  30. With each criticism, his confidence began to bristle and fade away.