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Meaning of brunt in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /brənt/

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  1. Noun

    brunt

    Etymology

    late Middle English (denoting a blow or an attack, also the force or shock of something): of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. main force of a blow etc

    Examples

    • « bore the brunt of the attack »

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