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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
Derived Forms
- ˈٲܲԳԱ, noun
- ˈٲܲԳ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٲܲԳ· adverb
- ٲܲԳ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of staunch1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
His community was bound together by family, tradition and staunch anti-communist sentiment — which, in a few years, fueled a controversy that foreshadowed a political shift in Little Saigon.
The case is yet another example of Carr’s dramatic transformation from a low-key communications policy wonk into one of Trump’s staunchest cultural warriors.
But 100 days after he took office, how do his staunchest supporters feel now?
Intriguingly, he and First Lady Melania are sitting between two staunch supporters of Ukraine.
Japan, a staunch American ally, is the only non-US holder to own more than that.
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