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armistice

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of armistice

a temporary stopping of fighting

  • both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days
Synonyms of armistice

cease-fire, truce
Words Related to armistice

accord, reconcilement, reconciliation

détente (or detente)

peace, peacetime
Near Antonyms of armistice

conflict, hostilities, hot war, war

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