Sekirov Dictionary

brunt

/bɹʌnt/

noun 6
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 1

noun6

•
The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
- Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds.
The force or shock of an attack in war.
•
The major part of something; the bulk.
- If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.
•
(no longer used) A violent attack or charge in battle.
- Tech[elles]. I heare them come, shall wee encounter them? Tam[burlaine]. Keep all your standings, and not stir a foot, Myselfe will bide the danger of the brunt. — 1587
(no longer used) A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).
(no longer used) A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.

verb2

•
(rare) To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
- "… I say." Ripton resumed the serious intonation, "do you think they'll ever suspect us?" "What if they do? We must brunt it." We brunted the storm. — 1859
(no longer used) To make a violent attack or charge.

forms

brunted · brunting · brunts

Phrases with brunt

bear the brunt
To endure the worst part of something.

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