brunt

noun

ˈbrənt 

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

2

: the greater part : burden

Synonyms

• body
• bulk
• chief
• core
• generality
• heft [archaic]
• main
• mass
• staple
• weight

Examples of brunt in a Sentence

the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders

Recent Examples on the Web

Guns in schools:Arizona's K-12 schools and police face flood of gun threats, lockdowns, guns Adults often the reason kids get easy access to firearms, but kids face brunt Because the state lacks laws meant to inhibit a minor's access to firearms, Arizona parents are rarely charged. —The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024

Of his 79 receptions for 731 yards and three touchdowns, the brunt came his rookie year (43-430-2), highlighted by his overcoming the flu in Chicago to produce 92 yards and six catches on six targets in Jimmy Garoppolo’s victorious starting debut. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing brunt

• the brunt of

Kids Definition

brunt

noun

ˈbrənt 

: the main force or stress (as of an attack)

the brunt of the storm