Stanch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈstȯnch/

Meaning & Definition of Stanch

Stanch (verb)

  1. to check or stop the flowing of; also, to stop the flow of blood from (a wound)
  2. to stop or check in its course
  3. to make watertight, stop up

Stanch (adjective)

  1. steadfast in loyalty or principle
  2. watertight, sound
  3. strongly built, substantial

Stanch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in suppress, repress

    similar: choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call, discontinue, suspend, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop
    opposite: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Related Entry: Staunch (adjective)

Staunch is a different word from Stanch. The synonyms below are for staunch, not for stanch.

  1. firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

    "a staunch believer in the democratic system"

    similar: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
    related: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty, unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering, determined, intent, resolute, confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn, ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
    opposite: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
    near: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy, faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering, dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain, apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stanch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stanch:

choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call, discontinue, suspend, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, arrest, bring up, catch, check, draw up, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stanch

Words with the opposite meaning of Stanch:

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Word Forms of Stanch

Inflections: stanched, staunched, stanching, staunching, stanches, staunches

Derived words: stancher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Stanch

Middle English staunchen, stanchen, staungen (transitive) "to stop (blood from flowing), alleviate (pain, distress), put out (fire), quell, overcome," (intransitive) "(of blood, diarrhea) to stop flowing, (of a wound) stop bleeding, (of water) stand still, stop flowing," borrowed from Anglo-French estancher, estauncher (also continental Old & Middle French), probably going back to Vulgar Latin *stanticāre "to stop (the flow of a liquid), stop, check, hinder," from stant-, stans, present participle of stāre "to stand" + -icāre, verb formative stand:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanch

What does "Stanch" mean?

"Stanch" means to check or stop the flowing of; also, to stop the flow of blood from (a wound). As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to check or stop the flowing of; also, to stop the flow of blood from (a wound).

What is another word for "Stanch"?

Other words for "Stanch" include choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stunt, suppress and turn back. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stanch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stanch"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stanch". Common alternatives include choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stunt, suppress, turn back, call and discontinue.

What is the opposite of "Stanch"?

Antonyms of "Stanch" include carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on and advance.

Is "Stanch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stanch" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stanch"?

"Stanch" is pronounced /ˈstȯnch/.

What is the origin of the word "Stanch"?

"Stanch" comes from Middle English staunchen, stanchen, staungen (transitive) "to stop (blood from flowing), alleviate (pain, distress), put out (fire), quell, overcome," (intransitive) "(of blood, diarrhea) to stop flowing, (of a wound) stop bleeding, (of water) stand still, stop flowing," borrowed from Anglo-French estancher, estauncher (also continental Old & Middle French), probably going back to Vulgar Latin *stanticāre "to stop (the flow of a liquid), stop, check, hinder," from stant-, stans, present participle of stāre "to stand" + -icāre, verb formative stand:1. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Stanch" meaning "as in suppress, repress"?

When "Stanch" (verb) means as in suppress, repress, synonyms include choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch and stunt. Opposites in this sense include carry on, continue, follow through (with) and keep (on).