brunt
Meanings
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verb (transitive)
subjected to a harsh or severe experience; suffered a great deal
- "The soldiers had to brunt the harsh winter conditions in the trenches."
- "After the accident, the victim was left to brunt the pain and shock alone."
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noun
the weight or force of a blow or impact
- "The boxer took a heavy brunt to the chin."
- "The tree was unable to withstand the full brunt of the storm."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with brunthunt , front , punct , lunct , pount
Variants
List of all variants of brunt that leads to same resultbrunt , brunts , the brunt of
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English brunan 'to bruise, beat, trample'; related to brotan 'to break, bruise'.
Trivia
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The word 'brunt' is often used in the context of weather and meteorology to describe the force of a storm or wind.
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In the Middle Ages, 'brunt' was used to describe the force or power of a warrior in battle.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
impact: The physical force exerted by a moving body on another body or surface.
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severe: Extremely harsh or difficult; causing great pain or suffering.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'brunt' is often used to describe the harsh realities or experiences that characters must endure. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the impact or effect of an event or situation.
How to Memorize "brunt"
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visualize
- Visualize a heavy object falling and the force it exerts as it hits the ground. Imagine the sound and the sensation of the impact.
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associate
- Associate the word 'brunt' with the idea of enduring a harsh or severe experience.
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mnemonics
- Remember that 'brunt' rhymes with 'hunt' and 'front' to help remember its meaning.
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