Accessory and Brunt

Accessory

Accessory noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.

Brunt is an antonym for accessory.

Brunt

Brunt noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.
Usage example: the brunt of the responsibility fell on her shoulders

Accessory is an antonym for brunt.

How words are described

main main accessory main brunt
minor minor accessory minor brunt
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Brunt and Accessory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/accessory/brunt
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