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brunt

noun

/brʌnt/

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

bear the brunt

impact, force, shock, weight

relief, ease

bear the brunt, take the brunt, feel the brunt

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

the forward-facing part of something

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material...

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity