Staunch Definition & Meaning
staunch
- adjective
- firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"
- verb
- stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
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- What does staunch mean?
- firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance" stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
- What part of speech is staunch?
- Staunch is an adjective and a verb.
- How many definitions does staunch have?
- Staunch has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).