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

Ohio State played very basic both against the pass and the run — there were no twists, no stunts and few creative blitzes. — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Waugh began his career as a stunt performer at 12 years old, following in the footsteps of his father, career Hollywood stuntman Fred Waugh. — William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Doppelgängers in the form of dogs showed up in sunglasses and makeshift crutches to stunt in front of celebrity judge Big Boi at the inaugural dog lookalike contest in New York. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Just a few hours from the Arctic Ocean, the exercise helps the Miami native narrow his view to suit a world stunted by extreme cold. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026