1. (

• stem ,
• stanch ,
• staunch ,
• halt ,

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

1. (

• steadfast ,
• staunch ,
• unswerving

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