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staunch
[stawnch, stahnch]
adjective
firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person.
a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
Synonyms: , ,characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty.
He delivered a staunch defense of the government.
Synonyms:a staunch little hut in the woods.
Synonyms: ,impervious to water or other liquids; watertight.
a staunch vessel.
staunch
1/ ɔːԳʃ /
adjective
loyal, firm, and dependable
a staunch supporter
solid or substantial in construction
rare(of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
staunch
2/ ɔːԳʃ /
verb
a variant spelling of stanch
Other 51Թ Forms
- staunchly adverb
- staunchness noun
- ˈٲܲԳԱ noun
- ˈٲܲԳ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of staunch1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Even some of the staunch Trump allies in the House are expressing regret at having voted for it.
The campaign is sure to face staunch resistance from business groups.
Atty. for Los Angeles Bill Essayli, a staunch Trump ally and hard-line conservative who was appointed in April and under whom the felony verdict unraveled.
This, despite his reputation as a staunch leftist.
Coming off their highest-scoring game of the season, the Sparks looked out of sorts against a staunch Atlanta defense that refused to give up easy baskets.
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