Brunt

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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. isim The force or shock of an attack in war.
3. isim 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. isim A violent attack or charge in battle.

   “Tech[elles]. I heare them come, ſhall wee encounter them? Tam[burlaine]. Keep all your ſtandings, and not ſtir a foot, Myſelfe will bide the danger of the brunt.”

5. isim A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).
6. isim A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.
7. fiil To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.

   “"… I say." Ripton resumed the serious intonation, "do you think they'll ever suspect us?" "What if they do? We must brunt it." We brunted the storm.”

8. fiil To make a violent attack or charge.
9. özel isim A surname.