Synonyms for

Truce

Verb / tru:s / Another word for truce — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a temporary cessation of hostilities by agreement of the opposing sides; a pause or respite in any action

Synonyms & similar words

ceasefire armistice ceasefire armistice break intermission interval lull pause respite rest standstill suspension detente let-up interlude time-out halt

Synonyms by register

Formal

armistice cessation of hostilities ceasefire

Informal

break in fighting pause in the action

Literary

parley respite

Antonyms

war conflict fighting hostility battle combat aggression

Common collocations

  • call for a truce
  • declare a truce
  • negotiate a truce
  • temporary truce
  • fragile truce
  • fragile truce
  • truce talks
  • truce agreement

Word family

noun truce
verb truce

Usage note

A truce is a temporary suspension of fighting, often agreed upon by opposing sides. It is more formal than a simple 'break in fighting'.

Example sentences

  1. They called a truce to their argument and decided to work together.
  2. The players shook hands after the game as a sign of truce.
  3. The two countries signed a truce to end the war.
  4. We need a truce from all the noise so we can think.
  5. The teacher called a truce to the classroom noise and asked for quiet.

Quotes

  • The best way to win an argument is to begin by being right and to keep a tight grip on the truce terms.
  • A truce just means that the fighting will continue later.
  • We shall have no better conditions in the future if we are satisfied with all those which we have at present.

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