English dictionary
stunt
/st/@/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A check in growth; also, that which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing.
Source: webster1913
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A feat hard to perform; an act which is striking for the skill, strength, or the like, required to do it; a feat.
Source: webster1913
verb
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check the growth or development of
ExamplesYou will stunt your growth by building all these muscles.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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perform a stunt or stunts
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To hinder from growing to the natural size; to prevent the growth of; to stint, to dwarf; as, to <i>stunt</i> a child; to <i>stunt</i> a plant.
Source: webster1913