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The definition of brunt means the main shock or responsibility.

(noun)

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

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See brunt in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: ME bront < ? ON bruna, to rush

See brunt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , perhaps of Scandinavian origin

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