Staunch has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Verb
· Adjective
Verb
1
stop the flow of a liquid
"staunch the blood flow"
"stem the tide"
2
To stop the flow of (blood).
Adjective
1
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
"a steadfast ally"
"a staunch defender of free speech"
"unswerving devotion"
"unswerving allegiance"
2
Loyal, trustworthy, reliable.
Example Sentences
"staunch the blood flow"
verb
"stem the tide"
verb
"a steadfast ally"
adjective
"a staunch defender of free speech"
adjective
"unswerving devotion"
adjective
"unswerving allegiance"
adjective
Broader Terms (hypernyms)