Vocabulary Entry

brunt

|noun • verb

noun

The main force or impact of something, especially in terms of damage or hardship.

Example Sentences

"The brunt of the storm was felt in the coastal towns."

"She bore the brunt of their criticism without complaint."

"The workers endured the brunt of the economic downturn."

verb

Example Sentences

"He brunted the responsibility for the project alone."

"During the negotiations, she brunted the tough questions from the board."

"They had to brunt the effects of the sudden changes in policy."