staunch
/stɑːntʃ/
verb
- 1
To stop the flow of (blood).
- 2
To stop, check, or deter an action.
“Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!”
adjective
- 1
Loyal, trustworthy, reliable.
“He's been a staunch supporter of mine through every election.”
- 2
Dependable, persistent.
“Without our staunch front line the enemy would have split the regiment.”
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