stunt
Third Person
stunts
Present Participle
stunting
Past Tense
stunted
Past Participle
stunted
1
to stop or slow down the development or growth of something
transitive
- Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.
- Harsh criticism can stunt a person's confidence and creativity.
- Economic downturns can stunt the development of small businesses.
- Strict regulations can stunt innovation in certain industries.
- Continuous exposure to pollution stunts the growth of young trees.
2
to perform daring or impressive tricks
- He trained for years to stunt with a parachute, jumping from planes for shows.
- The aerobatic team stunted through the skies, leaving trails of smoke behind them.
- The team practiced stunting for months to perfect their synchronized aerial routines.
- The helicopter stunted by hovering just inches above the ground in a dramatic fashion.
- He loved to stunt in the air, performing flips and dives that seemed impossible.