cease-fire (Meaning)
cease-fire (n)
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Synonyms & Antonyms of cease-fire
cease-fire Sentence Examples
- The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow for humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
- The cease-fire was brokered by international diplomats in an effort to end the years-long conflict.
- Despite initial optimism, the cease-fire proved fragile, with sporadic clashes continuing in some regions.
- Both sides committed to upholding the terms of the cease-fire agreement to prevent further bloodshed.
- Civilians welcomed the announcement of the cease-fire, hoping for a return to normalcy in their daily lives.
- The cease-fire provided a brief respite for civilians caught in the crossfire of the conflict.
- Negotiations during the cease-fire aimed to address the underlying grievances fueling the conflict.
- Humanitarian organizations took advantage of the cease-fire to deliver aid to areas previously inaccessible due to fighting.
- The cease-fire allowed for the repatriation of refugees displaced by the conflict to begin.
- Despite the cease-fire, tensions remained high, with both sides wary of potential violations.
FAQs About the word cease-fire
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
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conflict, hostilities, conflict, war, hostilities,war,hot war, hot war,
The two nations agreed to a temporary cease-fire to allow for humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
The cease-fire was brokered by international diplomats in an effort to end the years-long conflict.
Despite initial optimism, the cease-fire proved fragile, with sporadic clashes continuing in some regions.
Both sides committed to upholding the terms of the cease-fire agreement to prevent further bloodshed.