staunch

English Thesaurus

1. stop the flow of a liquid (verb.change)

hypernym	:	check,
definition	:	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change)

2. firm and dependable especially in loyalty (adj.all)

similar	:	constant,
definition	:	steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection (adj.all)

3. stop the flow of a liquid (verb.change)

derivation	:	halt, stop,
definition	:	the event of something ending (noun.event)

4. firm and dependable especially in loyalty (adj.all)

derivation	:	staunchness, steadfastness,
definition	:	loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty (noun.attribute)

5. stop the flow of a liquid (verb.change)

derivation	:	halt, stop,
definition	:	the event of something ending (noun.event)

6. firm and dependable especially in loyalty (adj.all)

derivation	:	staunchness, steadfastness,
definition	:	loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty (noun.attribute)