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Brunt

/brˈʌnt/
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(noun) The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
Coastal cities will take the brunt of the storm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The coastal area bore the ____ of the powerful hurricane this morning.

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