Synonyms for staunch

Verb

1. stem, stanch, staunch, halt, check

usage: stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "them the tide"

Adjective

1. steadfast, staunch, unswerving, constant (vs. inconstant)

usage: firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"