Synonyms of ceasefire

ceasefire

noun

ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r 

variants also cease-fire

as in truce

a temporary stopping of fighting

The two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• truce
• accord
• armistice
• reconciliation
• détente
• peacetime
• peace
• reconcilement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• war
• hostilities
• conflict
• hot war

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceasefire

But as each side accused the other of violating the ceasefire, negotiations stalled. — Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The militant group Hamas has reached an agreement with the Board of Peace – tasked with implementing a long term ceasefire plan in Gaza – to relinquish its weapons, a senior official told CNN on Friday. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

The group has not claimed any attacks since a ceasefire came into force on June 20. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Divisions over the ceasefire in the Iran war, however, have weakened Jewish Israelis’ belief that Trump prioritizes Israel’s security — from 64% in March to 26% in June — according to the center. — Giovanna Dell'orto, Fortune, 31 July 2026