Stunt (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of; dwarf: A harsh climate stunted the trees.Brutal treatment in childhood stunted his personality.
noun
  1. a stop or hindrance in growth or development.
  2. arrested development.
  3. a plant or animal hindered from attaining its proper growth.
  4. a disease of plants, characterized by a dwarfing or stunting of the plant.
noun
  1. a performance displaying a person's skill or dexterity, as in athletics; feat: an acrobatic stunt.
  2. any remarkable feat performed chiefly to attract attention: The kidnapping was said to be a publicity stunt.
verb (used without object)
  1. to do a stunt or stunts.
  2. to add specials, miniseries, etc., to a schedule of programs, especially so as to increase ratings.
verb (used with object)
  1. to use in doing stunts: to stunt an airplane.
verb
  1. to prevent or impede the growth or development of (a plant, animal, etc)
noun
  1. the act or an instance of stunting
  2. a person, animal, or plant that has been stunted
noun
  1. an acrobatic, dangerous, or spectacular action
  2. an acrobatic or dangerous piece of action in a film or television programme
  3. anything spectacular or unusual done to gain publicity
verb
  1. to perform a stunt or stunts
Stunt (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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