Staunch
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adjective.
Firm and steadfast; loyal or true.
synonym
:
faithful
.
adjective.
Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution.
intransitive verb.
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adjective.
loyal
,
trustworthy
,
reliable
,
outstanding
adjective.
dependable
,
persistent
verb.
To stop the flow of (blood).
verb.
To stop, check, or deter an action.
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adjective.
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
verb.
stop the flow of a liquid
Equivalent
constant
staunchly
staunchness
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
check
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
launch
relaunch
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
avow
dauntless
disinterested
fanatical
fervent
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Sabbatarian
airtight
ardent
bigoted
calculable
variant
stanch
stanchly
verb-form
staunched
staunches
staunching