truce Synonyms

truce Meaning

Wordnet

truce (n)

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

Webster

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.

truce Sentence Examples

  1. The warring nations declared a truce to allow for humanitarian aid.
  2. After days of intense fighting, a fragile truce was negotiated.
  3. The truce held steady, offering a glimmer of hope amid the chaos.
  4. Both sides agreed to a temporary truce to prevent further bloodshed.
  5. The fragile truce was broken by a series of provocations.
  6. Despite the truce, tensions remained high between the warring factions.
  7. The truce was brokered by international mediators.
  8. The truce allowed civilians to safely evacuate the conflict zone.
  9. The truce was set to expire in two weeks, leaving uncertainty about the future.
  10. 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, peacetime,reconciliation, reconcilement, detente, peace, accord

conflict, war, hostilities, conflict, hostilities,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.