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Synonyms & Similar Words
ceasefire
armistice
peace
pact
treaty
agreement
accord
concord
harmony
understanding
compromise
settlement
appeasement
calm
stillness
quiet
hush
silence
pause
reprieve
stay
moratorium
halt
suspension
interruption
break
lull
respite
recess
interval
interlude
hiatus
Meaning of Truce
A formal agreement to stop fighting or arguing
Definitions
- A formal agreement between two or more parties to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time
- * A state of peace or calm, especially after a period of conflict or tension
Etymology of Truce
The word "truce" originates from the Old French word "truce", which is derived from the Latin word "trugem", meaning "a respite from arms" or "a cessation of hostilities"
Historically, the term "truce" was used to describe a temporary agreement between warring parties to cease hostilities, often for a specific period of time or for a particular purpose, such as to allow for negotiations or to permit the burial of the dead
Example Uses
- The two countries agreed to a truce after months of conflict
- * The truce between the rival gangs held for several years, allowing the community to flourish
- * The company called a truce with its striking workers, offering them a pay increase and better working conditions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
war
conflict
battle
fight
clash
strife
discord
disagreement
dispute
argument
hostility
aggression
violence
confrontation
opposition
resistance
defiance
insurgency
rebellion
uprising
revolt