Answer: bristled

AnswerCrossword Clue
BRISTLEDStood stiffly on end
BRISTLEDGot one's hackles up
BRISTLEDGot one's back up
BRISTLEDBecame angry
BRISTLEDGot one's dander up
BRISTLEDReacted angrily
BRISTLEDGot offended
bristledto raise bristles, as in anger
bristledshort, stiff, coarse hair
bristledBRISTLE, to stand erect stiffly
bristledto be thickly filled
bristledto show indignation