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    staunch
    /stɔːn(t)ʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. very loyal and committed in attitude: "a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby"
    • 2. (of a wall) of strong or firm construction: "these staunch walls could withstand attack by cannon"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAUNCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Staunch can be an adjective meaning loyal or a verb meaning to stop something. Learn how to use staunch in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with related words.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › staunchStaunch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Staunch can be an adjective meaning steadfast, loyal, or substantial, or a verb meaning to stop the flow of blood or water. Learn the difference between staunch and stanch, see synonyms, examples, and word history.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › staunchSTAUNCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Staunch definition: firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person. See examples of STAUNCH used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTAUNCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Staunch means always loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions. It can also mean to stop liquid, esp. blood, from flowing out. See more meanings, synonyms, examples, and translations of staunch.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTAUNCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Staunch can be an adjective meaning loyal or firm, or a verb meaning to stop the flow of something. Learn how to use staunch in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › staunchStaunch - definition of staunch by The Free Dictionary

    Staunch can be an adjective meaning loyal, firm, or substantial, or a verb meaning to stop the flow of blood or liquid. Learn the difference between staunch and stanch, see synonyms, translations, and examples.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › staunchStaunch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    As an adjective, staunch means firm. You might want to go to that concert Friday night, but your parents' staunch opposition prevents you. Staunch is sometimes used as a verb to mean "to stop the flow of a liquid," but most usage books will tell you it's better to use the word stanch for the verb.