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staunch

/stɑːntʃ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To stop the flow of (blood).
  2. To stop, check, or deter an action.
  3. Loyal, trustworthy, reliable.
  4. Dependable, persistent.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

steadfast(English)constant(English)unswerving(English)stem(English)stanch(English)halt(English)trusty(English)reliable(English)supporter(English)devotee(English)monarchist(English)believer(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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