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to stunt
01
to stop or slow down the development or growth of something
Transitive: to stunt development or growth of something
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
stunt
3rd person singular
stunts
Present participle
stunting
Past simple
stunted
Past participle
stunted
Examples
Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.
02
to perform daring or impressive tricks
Intransitive
Examples
He trained for years to stunt with a parachute, jumping from planes for shows.
Stunt
01
a difficult, unusual, or risky action performed to attract attention
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
stunts
Examples
Publicity stunts often go viral on social media.
02
an animal, especially a whale, that has been prevented from reaching full growth
Examples
The biologist examined a stunt found in the bay.
What is a "stunt"?
A stunt is a dramatic or dangerous action performed by an actor or a stunt double in film, television, or theater to enhance a scene. Stunts often involve physical feats such as jumping, fighting, or car chases, and are designed to create excitement, tension, or visual interest. They require careful planning, coordination, and safety measures to protect the performers and achieve the desired effect on screen or stage.
Examples
The actor performed his own stunt during the action scene, impressing the crew.
Lexical Tree
stunted
stunting
stunt
