brunt

About 1.15 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

   Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds.

2. noun The force or shock of an attack in war.
3. noun The major part of something; the bulk.

   If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.

4. noun A violent attack or charge in battle.
5. noun A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).
6. noun A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.
7. verb To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
8. verb To make a violent attack or charge.

Similar words

victim worst onus detriment shock alleviation burden load onslaught clout

Often followed by

of and in was et for

Word family

brunts