Staunch
Pronunciation: /ˈstɔːntʃ/
Staunch (adjective)
- very loyal and committed to a person, group, or cause.
- strongly built or made, providing good support or protection.
Examples
- She is a staunch ally in every situation.
- He remained a staunch friend through difficult times.
Common collocations: staunch ally, staunch supporter, staunch defender, staunch structure, staunch foundation
Staunch (verb)
- to stop the flow of a liquid, especially blood.
Examples
- They used a cloth to staunch the bleeding.
- He tried to staunch the flow of water with his hands.