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- [bruhnt]
- /brʌnt/
- /brʌnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bruhnt]
- /brʌnt/
Definitions of brunt word
- noun brunt the main force or shock of a blow, attack, etc (esp in the phrase bear the brunt of) 3
- noun brunt the shock (of an attack) or impact (of a blow) 3
- noun brunt the heaviest or hardest part 3
- noun brunt the main force or impact, as of an attack or blow: His arm took the brunt of the blow. 1
- noun brunt main impact 1
- noun brunt The full adverse effects of; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event. 0
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Origin of brunt
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English; perhaps orig. sexual assault; akin to Old Norse brundr, German Brunft heat, ruttish state, Old English brunetha heat, itching; cognate with Old High German bronado. See burn1
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Parts of speech for Brunt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brunt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
brunt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brunt
noun brunt
- impact — the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- tension — the act of stretching or straining.
- stress — importance attached to a thing: to lay stress upon good manners. Synonyms: significance, meaning, emphasis, consequence; weight, value, worth.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
Antonyms for brunt
noun brunt
- relaxation — abatement or relief from bodily or mental work, effort, application, etc.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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