stunt

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

Definition categories: act, effort, exploit, feat

2. a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth

Definition categories: animal, beast, brute, creature, fauna

verb

1. check the growth or development of

- You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles

Definition categories: social, hinder, impede

2. perform a stunt or stunts

Definition categories: creation, do, execute, perform

Sentences with stunt as a verb:

- Some have said smoking stunts your growth.

- The politician timed his announcement to stunt any surge in the polls his opponent might gain from the convention.