HyperDic: staunch

English > 2 senses of the word staunch:
ADJECTIVEallstaunch, steadfast, unswervingfirm and dependable especially in loyalty
VERBchangestaunch, stem, stanch, haltstop the flow of a liquid / liquid
staunch > pronunciation
Soundsstao'nch
Rhymeslaunch
English > staunch: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFirm and dependable especially in loyalty.
Example "a staunch defender of free speech"
Synonymssteadfast, unswerving
Broaderconstantsteadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
Spanishfiel, firme, incondicional, inquebrantable, leal
Catalanacèrrim, ferm, fidel, incondicional, lleial
Nounsstaunchnessloyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
Adverbsstaunchlyin a staunch manner
English > staunch: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningstop the flow of a liquid / liquid.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"staunch the blood flow"
Synonymsstem, stanch, halt
Broadercheckarrest the motion / motion (of something) abruptly
Spanishestancar, restañar
Catalanestancar, estroncar

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