STAUNCH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STAUNCH?

Need another word that means the same as “staunch”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “staunch” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Staunch” are: steadfast, unswerving, stalwart, loyal, faithful, trusty, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, constant, vigorous, stable, firm, redoubtable, resolute, unwavering, unhesitating, unfaltering, robust, strong, well built, well made, solid, substantial, stout, sound, serviceable, halt, stanch, stem

Staunch as a Verb

Definitions of "Staunch" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “staunch” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Stop the flow of a liquid.

Synonyms of "Staunch" as a verb (3 Words)

halt	Come to a halt stop moving. Halt the presses.
stanch	Stop the flow of a liquid.
stem	Remove the stems from fruit or tobacco leaves. For automatic natural language processing the words must be stemmed.

Usage Examples of "Staunch" as a verb

• Staunch the blood flow.

Staunch as an Adjective

Definitions of "Staunch" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “staunch” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a wall) of strong or firm construction.
• Very loyal and committed in attitude.
• Firm and dependable especially in loyalty.
• (of a ship) watertight.

Synonyms of "Staunch" as an adjective (30 Words)

committed	Pledged or bound to a certain course or policy; dedicated. Committed church members.
constant	Remaining the same over a period of time. A constant friend.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose. A team of dedicated doctors.
dependable	Worthy of reliance or trust. The most valuable and dependable of America s allies.
devoted	Very loving or loyal. Large sums devoted to the care of the poor.
faithful	Steadfast in affection or allegiance. Faithful employees.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. A firm grasp.
loyal	Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. Loyal service.
redoubtable	Inspiring fear. The redoubtable ladies.
reliable	Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. Reliable information.
resolute	Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination. Faced with a resolute opposition.
robust	(of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions. A robust mixture of fish onions capers and tomatoes.
serviceable	Fulfilling its function adequately; usable. An ageing but still serviceable water supply system.
solid	Of good quality and condition solidly built. Based on solid facts.
sound	Financially secure and safe. A sound timber.
stable	Firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation. Specially designed dinghies that are very stable.
stalwart	Dependable. He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause.
steadfast	Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Steadfast loyalty.
steady	Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity. A steady job.
stout	(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build. Stout walking boots.
strong	Relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10 cm so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge and which conserves strangeness parity and isospin. The government were urged to take strong measures against the perpetrators of violence.
substantial	Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something. Breakfast is a substantial buffet.
trusty	Worthy of trust or belief. Their trusty steeds.
unfaltering	Not faltering; steady; resolute. Her unfaltering energy and determination.
unhesitating	Without doubt or hesitation; immediate. Unequivocal and unhesitating condemnation.
unswerving	Not changing or becoming weaker; steady or constant. Unswerving devotion.
unwavering	Not wavering; steady or resolute. Unwavering loyalty.
vigorous	Strong, healthy, and full of energy. Gave her skirt a vigorous shake.
well built	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
well made	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Staunch" as an adjective

• A staunch Catholic.
• These staunch walls could withstand attack by cannon.
• A staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby.
• A staunch defender of free speech.
• Powerful and stanch boats.

Associations of "Staunch" (30 Words)

agnostic	Relating to agnostics or agnosticism. Until now I ve been fairly agnostic about electoral reform.
atheist	Someone who denies the existence of god. He is a committed atheist.
deist	Of or relating to deism.
dependable	Worthy of reliance or trust. A dependable worker.
disbelief	Lack of faith. Laura shook her head in disbelief.
faithful	Those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party. The struggle to please the party faithful.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. She will stand firm against the government s proposal.
freethinker	A person who rejects accepted opinions, especially those concerning religious belief.
gentile	Not Jewish. Christians refer to themselves as gentiles.
heathen	Relating to heathens. Eat your chips you little heathen.
infidel	A person who does not acknowledge your god. A crusade against infidels and heretics.
irreligious	Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs. An irreligious man.
loyalty	A strong feeling of support or allegiance. His extreme loyalty to the Crown.
monotheism	Belief in a single God.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A Muslim majority had to live in close proximity to large communities of Christians and pagans.
proselytize	Convert to another faith or religion. Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
resolute	Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. A resolute and unshakeable faith.
robust	Sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction. The robust flavor of fresh brewed coffee.
solid	A substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid. Based on solid facts.
stalwart	Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. A stalwart supporter of the UN.
steadfast	Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Steadfast loyalty.
steady	Make steady. The lighter the camera the harder it is to hold steady.
stiff	In a stiff manner. A stiff increase in taxes.
theism	Belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. There are many different forms of theism.
uncompromising	Harsh or relentless. Uncompromising honesty.
undeterred	Persevering with something despite setbacks. He was undeterred by these disasters.
undismayed	Unshaken in purpose. Wholly undismayed by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made.
unshaken	Unshaken in purpose. Their trust in him remained unshaken.
unswerving	Not changing or becoming weaker; steady or constant. A straight and narrow tree lined road unswerving across the lowlands.
unwavering	Not showing abrupt variations- Louis Auchincloss. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.