staunch

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Speaking as a staunch privacy advocate, this is a very positive article.

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Quick take

stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"

Meaning at a glance

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verb

stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"

adjective

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for staunch.

verb

stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"

adjective

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

Example sentences

Speaking as a staunch privacy advocate, this is a very positive article.

You're certainly the first self-professed anarchist I've met that's a staunch proponent of patent and contract law.

No. Most staunch opponents of wealth redistribution oppose it on principle, not practical terms.

He's been a staunch and consistent advocate for the overall betterment of humanity.

This has multiple reasons, one of which is that her ideological compass indicates that "staunch support" for whatever the US does is always the right answer.

I highly recommend people read Radley Balko's blog --- he's a staunch libertarian former editor at Reason, and someone with whom I don't generally share a lot of political opinions --- and encourage others to read it as well.