Associations to the word «Staunch»

Wiktionary

STAUNCH, adjective. Loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding
STAUNCH, adjective. Dependable, persistent
STAUNCH, verb. (transitive) To stop the flow of (blood).
STAUNCH, verb. (transitive) To stop, check, or deter an action.

Dictionary definition

STAUNCH, verb. Stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide".
STAUNCH, adjective. Firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance".

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis