adj. 25B6; verb she tried to staunch the flow of blood : STEM, stop, halt, check, hold back, restrain, restrict, control, contain, curb; block, dam; slow, lessen, reduce, diminish, retard; N. Amer. stanch; archaic stay.
STAUNCH
Meaning of STAUNCH in English
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