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Definition of brunt

brunt

/bɹʌnt/
brunt
Plural:brunts
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brunt Lexical Profile

brunt Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The worst part or chief impact of a specified negative action, event, or force.

Example

"Coastal towns bore the brunt of the severe winter storm."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the singular with the definite article in the idiom 'bear (or take) the brunt of' something unpleasant.

• Rhymes for brunt

• Nearby Words

brunette
brunnera
bruno
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bruschetta
brush
brushable

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in late Middle English meaning 'a sharp blow or assault'; of uncertain origin, possibly imitative or related to Old Norse 'brundr' (heat or passion).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brunt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brunt
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