brunt
1 of 1noun/brʌnt/
Forms:brunts
1
the harshest or most intense part of something
- The coastal towns bore the brunt of the hurricane's fury.
- She took the brunt of the criticism after the failed launch.
- The infantry absorbed the brunt of the enemy's assault.
- Parents often carry the brunt of financial stress during a crisis.
- The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic's toll.