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

Despite his sandwich stunt, Young — who died in 2018 — went on to become the first astronaut to fly to space six times, the first person to circle the Moon alone and the first Space Shuttle mission commander. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Once the group continued south on the Berlin Turnpike, a number of riders were allegedly seen continuing dangerous stunts and leaving the road, riding across grassy areas of businesses, including CT Beverage Mart and Savers, Amalfi said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

Additionally, different side effects of medications, trauma, and even certain surgeries can cause hormonal imbalances that stunt hair growth. — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Even before the floods, malnutrition, child wasting and anaemia rates were high in Nepal, with one in four children nationwide affected by stunting. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026