raised hackles
hackles rising
hackles raised
hackles up
hackles flared
hackles stiff
hackles prick
hackles stood
hackles twitch
hackles tense
his hackles rose at the mention of the controversial policy.
the dog's hackles were raised by the stranger approaching.
she felt her hackles rise when she saw the unfair treatment.
the speaker's hackles rose when he heard the criticism.
he tried to remain calm, despite his hackles being raised.
the cat's hackles stood up as it glared at the mouse.
raising his hackles, he confronted the bully.
the news sent a shiver down her spine and raised her hackles.
even a slight provocation could raise his hackles.
the argument raised my hackles, but i took a deep breath.
the aggressive tone of the email raised my hackles immediately.
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