brunt

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noun
  1. The definition of brunt means the main shock or responsibility.

    1. An example of a brunt is the hardest hit part of a car in an accident.
    2. An example of a brunt is having the main responsibility for all of the parts of a group project.

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noun
  1. the shock (of an attack) or impact (of a blow)
  2. the heaviest or hardest part: to bear the brunt of the blame

Origin: Middle English bront ; from uncertain or unknown; perhaps Old Norse bruna, to rush

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noun
  1. The main impact or force, as of an attack.
  2. The main burden: bore the brunt of the household chores.

Origin: Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.

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brunt - Phrases/Idioms

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see bear the brunt.
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