1 a dangerous and difficult action that sb does to entertain people, especially as part of a film/movie:
He did all his own stunts. * a stunt pilot / rider * a stunt flying team
2 (sometimes disapproving) something that is done in order to attract people's attention:
a publicity stunt
3 (informal) a stupid or dangerous act:
I've had enough of her childish stunts. * Don't you ever pull a stunt like that again!
verb [VN] to prevent sb/sth from growing or developing as much as they/it should:
The constant winds had stunted the growth of plants and bushes. * His illness had not stunted his creativity.
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