What is "brunt" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does brunt mean in English? Meaning of brunt definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "brunt" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "brunt": main force of a blow etc

Noun

  • Meaning: main force of a blow etc
  • Example: bore the brunt of the attack
  • Synonyms: brunt
  • Hypernyms: force forcefulness strength
  • Adjective: The full adverse effects of; 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. 2012 October 31, David M. Halbfinger, "[1]," New York Times (retrieved 31 October 2012): Though the storm raged up the East Coast, it has become increasingly apparent that New Jersey took the brunt of it.2012 October 31, David M. Halbfinger, "[1]," New York Times (retrieved 31 October 2012): Though the storm raged up the East Coast, it has become increasingly apparent that New Jersey took the brunt of it.The major part of; the bulk. If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.
  • Synonyms:

    impact, tension, stress, shock, force, strain, violence, pressure, burden, thrust, full force,

    Antonyms:

    relaxation, ease, peace,

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