English adjective: staunch | |||
1. | staunch firm and dependable especially in loyalty | ||
Samples | A steadfast ally. A staunch defender of free speech. Unswerving devotion. Unswerving allegiance. | ||
Synonyms | steadfast, unswerving | ||
Similar | constant | ||
Antonyms | inconstant | ||
English verb: staunch | |||
1. | staunch (change) stop the flow of a liquid | ||
Samples | Staunch the blood flow. Stem the tide. | ||
Synonyms | halt, stanch, stem | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | check | ||