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

The sculpture has been exploited for stunts of a different kind in the past. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Her campaign included stunts like her snorkeling in a trench filled with water in the middle of one of the city’s roads in an attempt to highlight the failures. — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley could look to dial up some twists and stunts to get his edge rushers against the guards, or blitzes to manipulate some pressure. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Still, the format typically only offers action films, banking on fans wanting to experience the swerves and jumps from battles, high-impact car chases, or daring stunts. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026

Famous for viral stunts that often leave him bruised, battered, or, in at least one instance, hospitalized, Peters has faced a slew of legal battles while documenting his physical transformation for his more than 2 million followers. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Both MrBeast-ian stunts are, at the very least, thematically appropriate. — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

All the things Bond does — drama, action, romance, stunts — are on display, even though Lowden’s character has a rather different low-key vibe than 007. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026

Over two hours, audiences can roam the sets, meet characters and take part in the story, with stunts and a live band. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 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