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

Visit with the mermaids, explore the marketplace, and check out stunt shows. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

The trick has been deftly weaving in heavy material without devolving into preaching or stunts. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

The brightest highlight was Blue Ivy, who stunted on the Jumbotron with her prowess on the piano. — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026

The shift after New York coach Mike Sullivan called timeout to attempt to stunt his opponent's momentum, Arseny Gritsyuk scored on a juicy rebound to end Garand's night following four goals on 13 shots. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026