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

West Virginia has used multiple stunts and blitzes to attack the passer, which has led to 12 players contributing sacks on the season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The event featured high-flying stunts, air-pumping cold thrusters, and a driverless demonstration that looked straight out of a sci-fi movie. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Only one of the three Roadster variants – the single-seat Rocket – will be capable of full aerial stunts. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Nobody was behind the wheel during these stunts — nobody with a pulse, anyway. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Known for his high-energy demeanor, his livestream content covers gaming, sports, stunts and travel. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

The event drew controversy as hundreds of participants took over entire streets, with some performing dangerous stunts. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Council members waived the ordinance's first reading, advancing the proposal that targets dangerous stunts on public streets, groups of riders blocking traffic and street takeovers. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

Powdery mildew, a fungal disease that stunts plants’ growth and destroys their fruit, affects grapevines in every wine-growing region of the world. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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