English Synonym Finder

truce

Definitions

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time.

A temporary respite from something unpleasant or difficult.

Examples

The two warring factions finally agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid to reach the civilians.

After hours of arguing, the siblings called a truce and decided to watch a movie together.

Synonyms

armistice ceasefire peace treaty respite suspension of hostilities

Antonyms

war conflict hostility combat continuation of fighting