Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truce
noun
/truːs/
Definition
A truce is an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain period.
Examples
- After weeks of fighting, both sides agreed to a truce to negotiate peace.
- The truce allowed the humanitarian aid to reach the affected people.
- They declared a truce during the holidays to celebrate together.
Meaning
It often refers to a temporary pause in hostilities, allowing both sides to come together for discussion or to perform certain actions without aggression.
Synonyms
- ceasefire
- armistice
- peace
- temporary halt
