Staunched

The cooling breeze staunched the oppressive heat.

The plumber staunched the water leak in the kitchen.

The diplomat staunched the conflict between two countries.

The nurse quickly staunched the bleeding with a sterile cloth.

After hours of crying, the sadness finally felt staunched.

The surgery team quickly staunched the blood flow to save the patient's life.

After a few days of rest, her anxiety started to feel staunched.

The security guard staunched the intruder from entering the building.

The security guards staunched the entry of unauthorized personnel into the building.