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stunt

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stunt

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

  • performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them
Synonyms of stunt

deed, exploit, feat, number, tour de force, trick
Words Related to stunt

accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph

adventure

performance

stunt

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of stunt

to hold back the normal growth of

  • unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree
Synonyms of stunt

dwarf, suppress
Words Related to stunt

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

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