stunt

5 synonyms and 1 antonym for stunt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

feat hinder

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

daredevil act publicity gimmick impede

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film.

“The car chase featured some incredible stunts.”

daredevil act feat publicity gimmick hinder impede

2. verb

To stop or slow down the growth or development of something.

“Poor nutrition can stunt a child's growth.”

Opposites

develop

How to use stunt

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

publicity stunt stunt growth perform a stunt stunt double

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly related to an old Middle English word meaning "foolish" or a Middle Low German term for a wrestling throw.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stunt” mean?

The word “stunt” means a dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film. In plain terms, a daring feat performed for show, or (as a verb) to hold back someone's growth.

How do you pronounce “stunt”?

“Stunt” is pronounced stuhnt (/stʌnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “stunt” in a sentence?

Here is “stunt” used in a sentence: “The car chase featured some incredible stunts.”

What part of speech is “stunt”?

Depending on how it is used, “stunt” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “stunt” come from?

The word “stunt” comes from Middle English. Origin uncertain; possibly related to an old Middle English word meaning "foolish" or a Middle Low German term for a wrestling throw.

Is “stunt” a common word?

“Stunt” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stunt” have?

“Stunt” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film.

What is the difference between a stunt and a publicity stunt?

A stunt in general refers to a dangerous or spectacular feat performed for entertainment, often in film or live performance. A publicity stunt narrows that to an attention-grabbing act done mainly to generate media coverage or public interest, not necessarily involving danger.

How is 'stunt' used differently as a noun and a verb?

As a noun, a stunt is the spectacular or attention-grabbing act itself, as in 'a movie stunt.' As a verb, to stunt means to stop or slow down the growth or development of something, as in 'poor soil can stunt a plant's growth.'

What does it mean to say something 'stunts' growth?

When something is said to stunt growth, it means it holds back or slows the normal growth or development of a person, plant, or process, often implying a harmful or limiting effect.

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