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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
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Example Sentences
The harm-reduction approach has staunch defenders, who say the strategy helps safeguard people with drug addictions until they are ready to commit to treatment.
Known as a staunch conservative, Dutton has years of experience in important ministerial portfolios - like defence and home affairs - but has been a controversial figure at times, particularly on social issues.
He has since positioned himself as one of the president’s staunchest allies in California.
While some of the prime minister's most staunch critics suggest that the attacks are an attempt by Netanyahu to distract from damaging legal and political crises he faces closer to home.
He has recently appointed staunch loyalist Kari Lake to be a special adviser for the US Agency for Global Media.
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