What is another word for beared the brunt of?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡əd ðə bɹˈʌnt ɒv] (IPA) 
When we say that someone has "beared the brunt of" something, we are referring to the person who has had to endure the worst part of a situation. There are several synonyms for this phrase such as "took the heat," "felt the full force," "borne the weight," or "suffered the consequences." Other phrases that can be used to describe similar situations include "carried the burden", "bore the impact", "took the fall", or "endured the worst". In most cases, these phrases are used to describe the person who is most affected by a situation or event, often to emphasize the severity of their experience.
