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staunch - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'staunch' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Staunch
- Alt. of Staunchness

Meaning of 'staunch' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . staunch [ v]
Meaning (1):
- stop the flow of a liquid
Example in sentence:
  • staunch the blood flow;
  • stem the tide
2 . staunch [ s]
Meaning (2):
- firm and dependable especially in loyalty
Example in sentence:
  • a staunch defender of free speech;
  • a steadfast ally;
  • unswerving allegiance;
  • unswerving devotion

Nearby Words:

stab stabat mater stabbed stabber stabbing stabbingly stabiliment stabilitate stability stable

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