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Brunt

noun
/bɹʌnt/
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounThe full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
"Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds."
2.nounThe major part of something; the bulk.
"If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load."
3.verbTo bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
"We brunted the storm."

Synonyms

victimworstonusdetrimentshockalleviationburdenloadonslaughtcloutbiggerimpact

Rhymes With

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunt
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