Synonyms of stunts

stunts 1 of 2

noun

plural of stunt

as in feats

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

• feats
• numbers
• deeds
• achievements
• tricks
• exploits
• performances
• accomplishments
• successes
• coups
• tours de force
• adventures
• triumphs
• attainments

stunts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stunt

as in blocks

to hold back the normal growth of

unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blocks
• suppresses
• dwarfs
• halts
• stops
• stalls
• diminishes
• arrests
• checks
• shrinks
• stems
• catches
• stays
• stills
• impedes
• obstructs
• holds back
• holds up
• balks
• downsizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• promotes
• encourages
• fosters
• boosts
• forwards
• nourishes
• nurtures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunts

Noun

But the attention on Cunningham’s comments, the contrived outrage over a fictional trans athlete draft and dumb stunts by former NBA players may have helped drive more folks toward watching the league’s games. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Unitree, like many Chinese robotics companies, has relied on eye-catching stunts to improve its image. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

And as Gurman notes, the service also has frequently served up stunts like Hanks-giving, a bounty of Tom Hanks movies that stream around Thanksgiving. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Two other teens were cited for careless driving and performing risky stunts in a retail parking lot. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

The classic modern adventure remains endlessly rewatchable; Spielberg is simply in top form, executing a dizzying array of action sequences and comic stunts. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

During such events, crowds typically block areas such as intersections so drivers can perform stunts, including donuts and drifting. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Another challenge was that Holland performed many of the stunts himself, especially when Spider-Man’s mask is off during that final battle. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Samsung says viewers can expect more stunts like these around major titles later this year. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

The back’s minimal presence in the pass game also stunts his upside. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The distinct work and life separation shown in ‘Severance’ stunts the development of both sides of the characters. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation. — Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026

That includes what stunts them and what kills them. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Many leaders struggle to separate their emotions from their decisions, which is dangerous and stunts their growth. — David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024