staunch

/stˈɔːnt‍ʃ/

/ˈstɔntʃ/

staunch

showing strong loyalty and commitment to beliefs, values, or support

synonyms : steadfast

to staunch

MAIN VERB

stop the flow of a liquid

synonyms : halt

Examples

1. His father was a staunch conservative.

2. One is this very staunch, anti-elitism.

3. This staunch group of pacifists and religious objectors solidified the theory of conscientious objection.

4. They took a staunch stand about slavery expansion.