<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance (e.g., "They stinted for years in order to save money.")</li><li>Archaic: to cease action; desist</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to limit to a certain amount, number, share, or allowance, often unduly; set limits to; restrict<ul><li>Synonyms: skimp, scrimp, economize</li></ul></li><li>Archaic: to bring to an end; check</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a period of time spent doing something (e.g., "a two-year stint in the army")<ul><li>Synonyms: tour of duty, tour, term, shift</li></ul></li><li>an allotted amount or piece of work (e.g., "to do one's daily stint")</li><li>limitation or restriction, especially as to amount (e.g., "to give without stint")</li><li>a limited, prescribed, or expected quantity, share, rate, etc. (e.g., "to exceed one's stint")<ul><li>Synonyms: portion, allotment</li></ul></li><li>Obsolete: a pause; halt</li></ul>