ARMISTICES Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

armistices

noun

plural of armistice

as in truces

a temporary stopping of fighting both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days

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truces

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Previous ceasefire talks either failed or the truces quickly fell apart.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Previous efforts to secure ceasefires either never worked out or the truces quickly fell apart.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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