Definition of Staunch

1. Adjective. Firm and dependable especially in loyalty. "Unswerving allegiance"

Exact synonyms: Steadfast, Unswerving
Similar to: Constant
Derivative terms: Staunchness, Steadfastness

2. Verb. Stop the flow of a liquid. "Stem the tide"
Exact synonyms: Halt, Stanch, Stem
Generic synonyms: Check
Derivative terms: Halt

Definition of Staunch

1. Adjective. loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding ¹

2. Adjective. dependable, persistent ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To stop the flow of (blood). ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To stop, check, or deter an action. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Staunch

1. firm and dependable [adj STAUNCHER, STAUNCHEST] / to stanch [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: stanch

Lexicographical Neighbors of Staunch

statutes of frauds
statutorily
statutory
statutory-declaration
statutory-rape
statutory declaration
statutory declarations
statutory law
statutory offence
statutory offense
statutory rapes
stau
staumrel
staumrels
staunch (current term)
staunched
stauncher
staunches
staunchest
staunching
staunchly
staunchness
staunchnesses
staurikosaur
staurikosaurus
staurobaryte
staurolite
staurolites
staurolitic

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