stunt

/stʌnt/
noun
  1. A dangerous or impressive action performed to entertain people, often in a movie or show.
    • The actor performed his own stunts in the action movie.
    • The motorcycle jump was a dangerous stunt that required months of practice.
    • The circus acrobat amazed the crowd with a daring stunt on the high wire.
  2. Something unusual or attention-getting done to gain publicity or make a point.
    • The charity organized a stunt where volunteers stood on one leg for 24 hours.
    • The company's publicity stunt involved dropping a giant ball from a helicopter.
    • The politician's stunt of eating a hot dog on live TV was meant to seem relatable.
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verb
  1. To slow or stop the growth or development of something.
    • The drought stunted the corn crop, resulting in smaller ears.
    • Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.
    • Poor nutrition in childhood can stunt a person's physical development.
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