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truce

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of truce

a temporary stopping of fighting

  • both sides agreed to a 24-hour truce beginning at midnight on Christmas Eve
Synonyms of truce

armistice, cease-fire
Words Related to truce

accord, reconcilement, reconciliation

détente (or detente)

peace, peacetime
Near Antonyms of truce

conflict, hostilities, hot war, war

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