staunch

Phonetic Respelling: [ stawnch, stahnch ]

Definition:

tr. v. to cause a liquid - especially blood - to stop flowing; adj. faithful; true; strong

Sentence:

The doctor used a bandage to staunch the flow of blood.

More example sentences:

The doctor used a bandage to staunch the flow of blood.

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Synonyms:

resolute; dependable; constant; faithful; firm

Antonyms:

irresolute; undependable; unreliable; weak

Staunch rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • claunch
  • haunch
  • launch
  • paunch
  • staunch
• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • relaunch