brunt

🇺🇸 /brʌnt/ 🇬🇧 /brʌnt/
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noun
R

The main part of something, especially if it is difficult or unpleasant.

The team captain took the brunt of the blame for the loss.

R

The main burden or responsibility of something.

The brunt of the work was handled by the new employees.

translation

n. The main part of something, especially if it is difficult or unpleasant.; The main burden or responsibility of something.

Word Forms

Plural brunts