the brunt of

phrase

: the main force or effect of (something harmful or dangerous)

Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm.

His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack.

Examples of the brunt of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Young people give up on the American Dream Gen Z graduates have borne the brunt of these economic fears, saddled with record college debt and facing a historically difficult entry-level job market. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

It's seen as a vital piece of legislation, for both lawmakers and agricultural groups, especially as farmers bear the brunt of tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Games and traditions alike were severely altered or outright shut down as a result of the pandemic and its accompanying lunacy, and the Florida Gators' football program especially felt the brunt of this. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Junon bears the brunt of Weapons’ attacks in defense of the planet, parts of Gongaga have been flooded, and the grasslands look remarkably different from above. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the brunt of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove