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Synonyms of stint

18 similar words

Another word for stint is skimp. Other synonyms of stint are anchor, brake, cease, desist and draw up.

Synonyms and similar words for stint

verbTo stop (an action); cease, desist.

anchor
brake
ceaseTo stop.
desistTo cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
draw up
grind to a haltTo come to a standstill, or cease to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
halt
holdNot to move; to halt; to stop.
immobilize
leave off
rest
stall
stop
astand obsolete
blin archaic, dialectalTo cease (from); to stop; to desist, to let up.
stay obsolete
swike archaic, dialectalTo stop, cease.

verbTo be sparing or mean.

skimp

Meaning of stint

verb To stop (an action); cease, desist.
verb To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).
verb To be sparing or mean.

Full definition of stint

Questions about synonyms of stint

What is another word for stint?: Stint has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as skimp, anchor, brake, cease, desist, draw up, grind to a halt and halt.
What does stint mean?: Stint means to stop (an action); cease, desist.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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