stunted
Example Sentences
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Isaac: Once his mom dies, he gets stunted.
From Los Angeles Times
A third and one from the one-yard line that turned into a missed field goal after a false start stunted the red-zone opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times
Research over the years has highlighted the devastating impact air pollution is having on young children across the world - leading to stunted development, weaker immunity and lower cognitive ability.
From BBC
Each word she says is stunted and punctuated, like she’s forcing herself to answer the question.
From Literature
The 22-year-old continued on the right wing last autumn and again scored against the All Blacks, but injuries have stunted his progress since.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.