| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| staunch | (verb) stop the flow of a liquid | Synonyms: halt, stanch, stem |
| taunt | (verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping | Synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, tease, twit |
| tauten | (verb) become taut or tauter | Synonyms: firm |
| (verb) make taut or tauter | Synonyms: firm |