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STAUNCH

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Firm and dependable especially in loyalty

Example:

unswerving allegiance

Synonyms:

staunch; steadfast; unswerving

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

constant (steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection)

Derivation:

staunchness (loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Stop the flow of a liquid

Example:

stem the tide

Synonyms:

halt; stanch; staunch; stem

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "staunch" is one way to...):

check (arrest the motion (of something) abruptly)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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