brunt 
/ˈbrʌnt/ noun
/ˈbrʌnt/ noun Meaning:
the brunt of
: 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. ▪ The brunt of his criticism was directed at the supervisors.
▪ Cities on the coast felt/bore the brunt of the storm. ▪ His troops took the brunt of the enemy attack. ▪ The brunt of his criticism was directed at the supervisors.
