Staunches [verb]

Definition of Staunches:

prevent, hold back

Synonyms of Staunches:

● Suspend

● Bar

● Avoid

● Stall

● Stay

● Break

● Arrest

● Intercept

● Interrupt

● Close

● Stem

● Disrupt

● Check

● Block

● Obstruct

● Clog

● Hush

● Seal

● Staunch

● Still

● Fill

● Muzzle

● Forestall

● Fix

● Repress

● Restrain

● Occlude

● Hinder

● Congest

● Frustrate

● Impede

● Gag

● Plug

● Stopper

● Choke

● Bottle

● Silence

● Cut off

● Shut down

● Shut out

● Throw over

● Turn off

● Choke off

● Put a stop to

● Rein in

● Shut off

● Ward off


Opposite/Antonyms of Staunches:

● Start

● Begin

● Forward

● Disturb

● Free

● Support

● Promote

● Clear

● Let go

● Encourage

● Help

● Advance

● Allow

● Open

● Go

● Continue

● Facilitate

● Liberate

● Unblock

● Assist

● Aid

● Abet

● Release

● Cause

● Permit


Sentence/Example of Staunches:

He loves to see his victim bleed,—but the civilized man staunches blood, binds up wounds and decreases pain.