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

Now, as the project winds down amid mounting costs and criticism, Republicans are debating whether it should be remembered as a successful proof of concept or an expensive political stunt whose symbolism ultimately outweighed its results. —Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026

The crew included more than 200 stunt performers who worked on the final season alone. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2026

Verb

But McGuirk said little when an analyst asked how the Braves felt about a salary cap and the potential to stunt the league’s growth with a work stoppage. —Evan Drellich, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Onions can be used as a companion plant to carrots to keep away the destructive carrot fly, a pest that can stunt the growth of carrots and even destroy entire plantings. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026