Stunt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈstənt/

Meaning & Definition of Stunt

Stunt (verb)

  1. to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
  2. to perform or engage in a stunt

Stunt (noun)

  1. one (such as an animal) that is stunted
  2. a check in growth
  3. a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs
  4. an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring; especially, one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity
  5. a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts

Stunt (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

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

    similar: deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force, trick
    related: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph, adventure, performance

Stunt (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to hold back the normal growth of

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

    similar: dwarf, suppress
    related: arrest, catch, check, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop, balk, block, hold back, impede, obstruct, stem, diminish, downsize, shrink
    near: advance, boost, encourage, forward, foster, nourish, nurture, promote

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stunt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stunt:

deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force, trick, dwarf, suppress

Related Words for Stunt

accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph, adventure, performance, arrest, catch, check, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop, balk, block, hold back, impede, obstruct, stem, diminish, downsize, shrink

Near Antonyms of Stunt

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

Word Forms of Stunt

Inflections: stunted, stunting, stunts

Derived words: stuntedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Stunt

English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant stint:1

First known use: 1681

Words & Phrases Containing Stunt

stunt double, publicity stunt, pull a stunt

Frequently Asked Questions about Stunt

What does "Stunt" mean?

"Stunt" means to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stunt"?

Other words for "Stunt" include deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force, trick, dwarf and suppress. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stunt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stunt"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stunt". Common alternatives include deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force, trick, dwarf and suppress.

How do you use "Stunt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stunt" in a sentence: "performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them"; "unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree".

Is "Stunt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stunt" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stunt"?

"Stunt" is pronounced /ˈstənt/.

What is the origin of the word "Stunt"?

"Stunt" comes from English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant stint:1. First known use: 1681.

What is another word for "Stunt" meaning "an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness"?

When "Stunt" (noun) means an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness, synonyms include deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force and trick.