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Rise (someone's) hackles

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Translation of "rise (someone's) hackles" into Russian

rise (someone's) hackles
вызывать раздражение (у кого-то)
The rude comment from the audience member rose her hackles.
Грубый комментарий от члена аудитории вызвал у нее раздражение.

Definitions

To make someone angry, annoyed, or defensive; the phrase originates from the way some animals' fur (hackles) stands up when they feel threatened or agitated.