truce

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noun

ˈtrüs 

1

: a suspension of fighting especially of considerable duration by agreement of opposing forces : armistice, ceasefire

2

: a respite especially from a disagreeable or painful state or action

truce

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verb

truced; trucing

intransitive verb

: to make a truce

transitive verb

: to end with a truce

Synonyms

Noun

• armistice
• cease-fire

Examples of truce in a Sentence

Noun

There's been an uneasy truce between her and her parents for the past several months.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Kelly, who had led Southwest for 18 years, will now retire earlier than previously planned as part of the truce. —Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024

Market impact: Southwest's shares closed down 5.6% today following news of the truce. —Pete Gannon, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

Israel’s security Cabinet has discussed the Egyptian proposal for a two-week truce in Gaza, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. —Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024

By Thanksgiving, mediators had reached a deal for a temporary truce and a prisoner exchange that ultimately saw more than 100 Israelis and foreign nationals returned home. —Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English trewes, plural of trewe agreement, from Old English trēow fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Phrases Containing truce

• break the truce
• flag of truce

Kids Definition

truce

noun

ˈtrüs

1

: a temporary stopping of fighting (as in a war)

2

: a short rest especially from something unpleasant