Meaning & use
staunch
Firm and loyal in one's beliefs, support, or attitude, especially over a long period.
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She remained a staunch supporter of the local theater even during its leanest years.
His staunch opposition to the plan never wavered despite pressure from colleagues.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'staunch' means to stop the flow of something, especially blood, as in 'staunch the bleeding.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To stop or slow the flow of something, especially blood from a wound.
He pressed a cloth to the cut to staunch the bleeding.
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