ARMISTICE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

armistice

noun

ˈär-mə-stəs

Definition of armistice

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 Petro’s administration had negotiated an armistice with many armed groups, reducing levels of conflict. — Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The United States has about 28,500 forces stationed in South Korea to bolster the country's defenses — a legacy of the 1950-53 Korean War that ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, Lee offered to hold talks to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War, which ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Lee has previously also called for talks between the Koreas, who are technically still at war, to replace the armistice struck in 1953 with a formal peace treaty. — Aileen Graef, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armistice

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Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Now in Philadelphia after an offseason trade, Brown didn't quite seem ready to call a truce with Tatum.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of truce

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Some were released in last year’s ceasefire, but around 9,000 are still imprisoned or detained under harsh conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
In October 2025, under intense pressure, Netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal that halted the fighting and secured the release of the remaining living hostages.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceasefire

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