truce

[truːs]

truce Definition

an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time.

Using truce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "truce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two countries signed a truce after years of conflict.

• Example

  We called a truce and decided to work together.

• Example

  The siblings agreed to a truce and stopped arguing for the rest of the day.

truce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for truce

• armistice
• break
• pause
• intermission
• ceasefire

Antonyms for truce

• conflict
• fighting
• war

Phrases with truce

• declare a truce

  to announce an end to a conflict or argument

  Example

  After months of negotiations, the two sides finally declared a truce.

• break a truce

  to violate an agreement to stop fighting or arguing

  Example

  The army broke the truce by launching a surprise attack on the enemy.

• extend a truce

  to prolong the period of time during which enemies or opponents have agreed to stop fighting or arguing

  Example

  The leaders of the two countries agreed to extend the truce for another month.

Origins of truce

from Old French 'treüs', meaning 'an agreement, promise'

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Summary: truce in Brief

The term 'truce' [truːs] refers to an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time. It is often used in the context of conflicts between countries or groups, but can also apply to personal relationships, as in 'The siblings agreed to a truce and stopped arguing for the rest of the day.' Phrases like 'declare a truce' and 'extend a truce' are commonly used.