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brunt Definition


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brunt
noun
    1. The main force or shock of (a blow or attack, etc); the most damaging, burdensome or painful part of something.
      Example: His wife bore the brunt of his anger
      Thesaurus: burden, weight, thrust, stress, force, impact, impetus, pressure, shock.
      Form: bear the brunt of something (especially)
Etymology: 14c, meaning ‘a sharp blow'.



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