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stanch

verb

/stɑːntʃ/

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

stanch the flow

stop, stem, halt, check, control

allow, continue, release

stanch the bleeding, stanch the wound, stanch the flow, stanch losses

To stop something from happening or arising.

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

to make something better or improve a bad situation

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.