Brunt synonyms

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assault
(Criminal, law) An attempt to commit battery: a violent attempt, or willful effort with force or violence, to do hurt to another, but without necessarily touching his person, as by lifting a fist in a threatening manner, or by striking at him and missing him.
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crux
The definition of crux is the central point of something, or is something that seems impossible to solve.
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force
(Countable) A group that aims to attack, control, or constrain.
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attack
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
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blow
A mass of blossoms:
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burden
(Nautical) The amount of cargo that a vessel can carry.
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clash
A violent conflict or confrontation.
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impact
A significant or strong influence; an effect.
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jar
The definition of a jar is a harsh sound, a jolt or a quarrel, or a container made of stone, glass, etc.
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jolt
A sudden, strong feeling of surprise or disappointment; a shock.
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shock
A sudden, powerful concussion; violent blow, shake, or jar
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stress
The opposing reaction or cohesiveness of a body resisting such force
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tension
A force or combination of forces exerting such a pull against the resistance of the material
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carambole
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in-the-aftermath (related)
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full-force (related)
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blame-for (related)
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  • They bore the brunt of each of the great waves of Tatar conquests, and were eventually overwhelmed.

  • What was left took the brunt of the pain.

  • This stimulates best growth and strength increase as well as diminishes the risk of injury, unlike those who simply let the weights crash down or -- worse yet -- bounce the weights, letting the joints take the brunt of the impact.

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