Synonyms of stunt

stunt 1 of 2

noun

as in feat

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feat
• deed
• achievement
• trick
• performance
• exploit
• coup
• success
• number
• tour de force
• accomplishment
• triumph
• adventure
• attainment

stunt

2 of 2

verb

ˈstənt 

as in to halt

to hold back the normal growth of

unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halt
• suppress
• stop
• block
• diminish
• shrink
• catch
• dwarf
• arrest
• stall
• stay
• stem
• check
• impede
• obstruct
• hold back
• hold up
• balk
• still
• downsize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promote
• forward
• encourage
• advance
• foster
• boost
• nurture
• nourish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunt

Noun

Along the walls are magazine clippings, the Yamaha CP-70 piano Prince played throughout several albums including Purple Rain, a 1985 Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and the stunt motorcycle from the 1984 film. —Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026

That scene took a lot of rehearsals, a lot of stunt coordination, and choreography. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026

Verb

Bond yields around the world are rising, a spooky development that could easily weigh on economic growth by stunting consumer spending and capital investment. —Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026

However, chronic alcohol use can stunt or kill natural killer cells and T-cells, the immune system’s elite strike force, leading to a higher vulnerability to infections such as pneumonia, HIV and tuberculosis. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026