How to Spell brunt
brunt
//bɹʌnt//
brunt - noun
- The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
- The major part of something; the bulk.
Source: Free Dictionary
"Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds."
Usage examples
The brunt of something means the main force or the worst part of something. 'She bore the brunt of the criticism' means she received most of it.
Common misspellings
brunt, bront, brund
Word family
brunt, brunts
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