staunch meaning

UK US /stɔntʃ/ 1 syllable

staunch (adjective): firm and dependable especially in loyalty.

staunch has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and verb.

staunch as an adjective

  1. firm and dependable especially in loyalty
    • a steadfast ally
    • a staunch defender of free speech
    • unswerving devotion
    • unswerving allegiance

    Synonyms: steadfast, unswerving

    Similar: constant

    Related forms: staunchness

staunch as a verb

  1. stop the flow of a liquid
    • staunch the blood flow
    • stem the tide

    Synonyms: stem, stanch, halt

    Type of: check

How to pronounce staunch

staunch is pronounced /stɔntʃ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with staunch

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in CH · 7-letter words

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