Meaning & use
Brunt
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The main force or worst impact of a blow, attack, or difficult situation.
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Coastal towns bore the brunt of the hurricane's destruction.
Frontline workers often bear the brunt of a crisis before anyone else notices it.
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Almost always used in the fixed phrase "bear the brunt of," rarely appearing outside that construction.
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