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: the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
bear the brunt of the storm
the brunt of the struggle with the German army fell upon the Russians—
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: the greater part : burden
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the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders
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Edna Tarigan, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Another warm vacation spot, Florida, experienced the brunt of overall loss in international tourists, Sacks said.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said.
—David L. Stern, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Iran and its regional militia proxies fired missiles and drones at the Gulf states throughout the war, with the United Arab Emirates enduring the brunt of these attacks.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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brunt
noun
: the main force or stress (as of an attack)
the brunt of the storm
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