truce (Meaning)
truce (n)
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
truce (n.)
A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.
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truce Sentence Examples
- The warring nations declared a truce to allow for humanitarian aid.
- After days of intense fighting, a fragile truce was negotiated.
- The truce held steady, offering a glimmer of hope amid the chaos.
- Both sides agreed to a temporary truce to prevent further bloodshed.
- The fragile truce was broken by a series of provocations.
- Despite the truce, tensions remained high between the warring factions.
- The truce was brokered by international mediators.
- The truce allowed civilians to safely evacuate the conflict zone.
- The truce was set to expire in two weeks, leaving uncertainty about the future.
- The truce marked a turning point in the conflict, paving the way for peace negotiations.
FAQs About the word truce
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace termsA suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary
armistice,cease-fire, detente, accord,reconciliation, peace, peacetime, reconcilement, detente
hostilities, conflict, hostilities, war, conflict,war,hot war, hot war,
The warring nations declared a truce to allow for humanitarian aid.
After days of intense fighting, a fragile truce was negotiated.
The truce held steady, offering a glimmer of hope amid the chaos.
Both sides agreed to a temporary truce to prevent further bloodshed.
