staunch
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(satellite adjective) firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance" |
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Synonyms: steadfast, unswerving |
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(verb) as of the flow of a liquid flowing, such as blood from a wound |
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Synonyms: halt, stanch, stem |
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Related Words: check |
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