Stanch

/stɑːnʧ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to stop the flow of (a liquid, especially blood)

The paramedic worked quickly to stanch the bleeding from the injured man's arm.

to put an end to (something, such as a bad situation)

Efforts were made to stanch the financial losses of the company.

Middle English 'stanchen', from Old French 'estanchier', from Latin 'stancare'.

stanch the flow

to stop the outpouring of something, especially a liquid

stanch one's emotions

to restrain or control one's emotional expressions

quench

to satisfy or extinguish, often referring to thirst or fire

stem

to stop or restrict the flow or growth of something