Truce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹuːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Truce is a noun meaning A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.
Meaning
A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.
More Meanings
- An agreement between opposed parties in which they pledge to cease fighting for a limited time.
- (intransitive) To come to an agreement to cease fighting.
Example Sentences
An uneasy truce
He asked for a truce with his school enemy for five days.
They should meet that night on some neutral spot to ratify the truce.
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Word Forms
- truces
- trucing
- truced
Synonyms for truce
Depending on context, synonyms include armistice, ceasefire, cease-fire.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cease-fire, armistice, hudna, ceasefire, forgiveness, control.
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