stunt

Universal Words noun, verb noun 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.