STAUNCH Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word staunch. (close relations)
staunchly
Best Alternative Words for STAUNCH
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steadfast | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • firm and dependable especially in loyalty | ||||||||
unswerving | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside • firm and dependable especially in loyalty | ||||||||
constant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection noun • a quantity that does not vary • a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context adjective satellite • unvarying in nature • uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | ||||||||
dedicated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose • solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose | ||||||||
dependable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • consistent in performance or behavior • financially safe | ||||||||
devoted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • zealous in devotion or affection • (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use | ||||||||
faithful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • steadfast in affection or allegiance • not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend noun • any loyal and steadfast following • a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church adjective satellite • marked by fidelity to an original | ||||||||
firm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
immovable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • property consisting of houses and land adjective satellite • not able or intended to be moved | ||||||||
loyal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • steadfast in allegiance or duty • inspired by love for your country adjective satellite • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | ||||||||
reliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||||
resolute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination adjective satellite • characterized by quickness and firmness | ||||||||
solid | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous • entirely of one substance with no holes inside noun • matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure • the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape • a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume adjective satellite • characterized by good substantial quality • of one substance or character throughout • uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks • providing abundant nourishment • of good quality and condition; solidly built • not soft or yielding to pressure • having length, breadth and thickness • impenetrable for the eye • financially dependable • of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial • meriting respect or esteem • of the same color throughout • acting together as a single undiversified whole | ||||||||
steady | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • not subject to change or variation especially in behavior noun • a person loved by another person adverb • in a steady manner adjective satellite • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely in position; not shaky • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • relating to a person who does something regularly • not easily excited or upset verb • make steady • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | ||||||||
trustworthy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • worthy of trust or belief adjective satellite • taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations | ||||||||
uncompromising | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not making concessions | ||||||||
unwavering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not showing abrupt variations | ||||||||
unyielding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • stubbornly unyielding • resistant to physical force or pressure | ||||||||
halt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||||
stanch | verbv | |||||||
verb • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||||