staunch

US /stɑːntʃ/
UK /stɑːntʃ/
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1.

loyal and committed in attitude

:
He is a staunch supporter of the team.
She remained a staunch advocate for human rights.
1.

stop or restrict (a flow of blood or other liquid) from a wound or opening

:
The medic worked quickly to staunch the bleeding.
They used bandages to staunch the flow of water from the pipe.