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

For the past 15 years, Wakefield has worked as a professional sideshow artist, performing stunts like lying on a bed of nails, juggling and eating fire. — Janelle D. James, ABC News, 29 July 2026

The teaser shows Jordan as Crown pulling off a number of dangerous stunts against a backdrop of slick cities, breathtaking landscapes, and museums with top-of-the-line security measures that can’t stand up against the wiles of his debonair thievery. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Houdini was no stranger to stunts that were literally breathtaking. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Along with acts that include horses, music, and stunts, guests are treated to a four-course meal. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Donovan is set to perform most his own stunts for the physically demanding role. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

MrBeast, a YouTuber who stages elaborate stunts, such as a real-life Squid Game, regularly gets hundreds of millions of views. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

The insults often accompany reports and even videos of kids and teens engaging in reckless riding — weaving through traffic, running stop signs, ignoring pedestrians, and performing stunts like wheelies in opposing lanes, sometimes without helmets. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Verb

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