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Definition brunt in American English

brunt noun

noun
/brʌnt/
1

to receive the worst part of something that has a bad effect

Example

The Education Department is expected to bear the brunt of these cuts in funding.

Example

The eastern area took the brunt of the storm.

Example

It was the capital that bore the brunt of the recent flooding.

Definition brunt in American English