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Staunch


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Staunch is an Adjective

It means firmly in favor of, truly committed, loyal, believe strongly in something

Note : It is sometimes used as a verb which means to arrest the flow of a liquid (usually blood)

Related Forms:

Noun : Staunchness

Adverb : Staunchly


Sample Usage

1. I am a staunch supporter of the ban that has been imposed on smoking in public places.

2. Mahatma Gandhi was a staunch defender of non violence.

3. My friend is such a staunch atheist that no arguments are able to convince him of the existence of god.


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