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.