stunt

1 of 4

verb (1)

ˈstənt

stunted; stunting; stunts

transitive verb

: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of

stuntedness noun

stunt

2 of 4

noun (1)

: one (such as an animal) that is stunted

: a check in growth

: a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs

stunt

3 of 4

noun (2)

: an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring

especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity

: a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts

stunt

4 of 4

verb (2)

stunted; stunting; stunts

intransitive verb

: to perform or engage in a stunt

单词	stunting
释义	stunt 1 of 4 verb (1) ˈstənt stunted; stunting; stunts transitive verb : to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of stuntedness noun stunt 2 of 4 noun (1) 1 : one (such as an animal) that is stunted 2 : a check in growth 3 : a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs stunt 3 of 4 noun (2) 1 : an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity 2 : a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts stunt 4 of 4 verb (2) stunted; stunting; stunts intransitive verb : to perform or engage in a stunt Synonyms Verb (1) dwarf suppress Noun (2) deed exploit feat number tour de force trick See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Verb (1) English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint entry 1 Noun (2) origin unknown First Known Use Verb (1) 1583, in the meaning defined above Noun (1) 1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 1917, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing stunt publicity stunt stunt double pull a stunt publicity stunt stunt double pull a stunt Kids Definition stunt 1 of 2 noun ˈstənt 1 : an unusual or difficult performance or act acrobatic stunts 2 : something done for the purpose of gaining attention or publicity stunt 2 of 2 verb stunted; stunting : to hold back the normal growth of There are no trees on the island except the small one stunted by the wind. Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins Medical Definition stunt transitive verb ˈstənt : to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of an emotionally stunted child stunting verb present participle of stunt as in suppressing to hold back the normal growth of unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance suppressing halting diminishing stalling blocking shrinking stopping dwarfing impeding catching staying stemming obstructing checking arresting downsizing stilling holding back balking holding up Antonyms & Near Antonyms promoting advancing fostering encouraging boosting forwarding nurturing nourishing See More
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stunt

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