ARMISTICE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

armistice

noun

ˈär-mə-stəs

Definition of armistice next

as in truce

a temporary stopping of fighting both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days

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Recent Examples of armistice In the Middle East, the White House and France brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, but the temporary armistice is off to a rocky start as each side has accused the other of violating the terms. —

Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024 No peace treaty or armistice has ever been signed between Taiwan and China, and neither government officially recognizes the other. —

Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024 Even if the current war in Ukraine is settled via an armistice, without some kind of security guarantee for Ukraine, another war is likely. —

Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024 The two Koreas technically remain at war after the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice, rather than a peace treaty. —

Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for armistice