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

The stunt team not only needed to figure out the hero choreography, but how to throw 20 to 30 extras around the space. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Esposito recalled questioning a stunt in which fake glass was supposed to explode in her face, only to feel pressure not to slow down production. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Eggplants also attract aphids, nematodes, and other harmful pests that can stunt the growth of your strawberry plants and keep them from obtaining nutrients. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Aid agencies warn the Iran war and Nigeria’s inflation could push millions more African children into poverty this year, stunting development and deepening a humanitarian crisis with far-reaching global consequences. — Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026