CEASE-FIRE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

ceasefire

noun

ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r

variants also cease-fire

Definition of ceasefire

as in truce

a temporary stopping of fighting The two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday.

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Recent Examples of ceasefire But critics say the strategy failed, with some armed groups using ceasefires granted by the government to rearm, regroup and expand their control over rural communities. — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 Both of those effects, Maleki said, directly undermined US leverage in the more difficult nuclear talks and emboldened Iran to shrug off the ceasefire and keep attacking ships in the strait. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite a ceasefire announced in October 2025, Gaza has seen at least 300 children killed in 300 days, averaging one child daily, prompting UNICEF to declare the agreement a failure. — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 At night, Ghaida hears Israeli drones overhead, despite the ceasefire. — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceasefire

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Noun

This media truce gave Prince William and Kate Middleton the opportunity to build their relationship away from the public eye.

— Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, China is tightening approvals for exports of rare earth products — a key bargaining chip at the last summit in Beijing, which sealed an uneasy trade truce.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of truce

Noun

Cinnamon and star anise contribute a warm, earthy spice, while the animalic leather accord adds even more richness, contrasting beautifully with the rest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
All of Kalshi’s market odds on when a nuclear deal will happen are under 50% — with the exception of the parties reaching an accord before January 2029, the furthest out date out of any market.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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