bristles

ˈbrɪs(ə)l

noun

a short, stiff hair on an animal’s skin or a man’s face.

hair,whisker,stubble,designer stubble,five o’clock shadow,seta

verb

(of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear.

the hair on the back of his neck bristled

rise,stand up,stand on end,horripilate