Brunt (Noun)
Meaning
Main force of a blow etc; "bore the brunt of the attack".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The fire department bore the brunt of the criticism for their slow response to the emergency call.
- Local residents will bear the brunt of the planned highway construction project, enduring months of noise and disruption.
- The east coast bore the brunt of the severe storm, with winds reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour.
- The healthcare system has been bearing the brunt of the ongoing pandemic, with many hospitals overwhelmed and understaffed.
- The community bore the brunt of the economic downturn, with many residents losing their jobs and homes as a result.