1. the performance of dangerous or spectacular feats, especially for entertainment
2. the act or process of hindering normal growth or development

1. present participle of stunt: performing dangerous or spectacular feats
2. present participle of stunt: hindering the normal growth or development of something

Examples

• The movie required extensive stunting by professional stunt performers.
• Poor nutrition can lead to stunting in children’s physical development.
• He’s been stunting on motorcycles for over ten years.
• The drought is stunting the growth of crops across the region.
• Safety regulations govern stunting in film productions.
• Malnutrition is stunting the progress of the entire community.
• The stunting coordinator planned each dangerous scene carefully.