staunch
//stɔːntʃ//
Adjective
staunchCanonical form
stauncherComparative
staunchestSuperlative
1
Very loyal and committed in attitude or support.
She has been a staunch supporter of the charity for over twenty years.
2
Strong and firm in construction or character; solid and dependable.
The old bridge is still staunch after a hundred years.
Verb
staunchInfinitive
staunchPresent tense
staunchedPast tense
staunchedPast participle
staunchingPresent participle
staunchesThird-person singular
1
To stop or restrict the flow of blood from a wound.
She used a clean cloth to staunch the bleeding from the cut.
2
To stop or check something undesirable from spreading or continuing.
The government took measures to staunch the spread of misinformation.