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

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

For Miami, that might require more twists and stunts with Zach Sieler and Zeek Biggers, two versatile defensive linemen. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Most of Arkansas State’s success came from its stunts with the defensive line. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

From drunken fights and dangerous balcony stunts to ignoring safety rules, cruise employees share the behavior that can get passengers detained—or even removed from the ship. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Among the provisions is adding motorbikes and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, which closes enforcement gaps when unlicensed dirt bikes without plates are used to perform stunts. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

The people running every production department — art, camera, lighting, wardrobe, stunts — are constantly coming to you with options inside of options inside of options. — Jimmy Chin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

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

The show pointed out that Burkman and Wohl are well known for their political stunts, so their involvement in business of pardon brokering isn’t all that shocking. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Verb

But this stunts innovation, growth, and the competition that defines Western capitalist economies, particularly technology sectors. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

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