1stunt 
/ˈstʌnt/ verb
stunts; stunt·ed; stunt·ing /ˈstʌnt/ verb [+ obj] : to stop (someone or something) from growing or developing
▪ Poor soil can stunt a plant's growth. ▪ Too many restrictions have stunted the economy.
▪ Poor soil can stunt a plant's growth. ▪ Too many restrictions have stunted the economy.
