1
: 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—
Walter Lippmann
Walter Lippmann2
: the greater part : burden
Examples of brunt in a Sentence
the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders
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When tariffs are imposed, whether in response to trade imbalances or broader geopolitical issues, craft distillers bear the brunt.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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With major players searching for ways to offset rising costs, the final impact remains to be seen – but consumers may ultimately bear the brunt.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But of the 82,000 homes that could be lost by 2040, more than half were projected to be on Long Island, with some Atlantic Ocean-facing towns like Babylon and Islip bearing the brunt.
—Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
With major players searching for ways to offset rising costs, the final impact remains to be seen – but consumers may ultimately bear the brunt.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Prices will have to increase or U.S. manufacturers will bear the brunt.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brunt
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“Brunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunt. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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brunt
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: the main force or stress (as of an attack)
the brunt of the storm
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