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Truce

UK //truːs// US //truːs// Pronunciation

Definition

An agreement between opposing parties to stop fighting temporarily.

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In simple words: An agreement to stop fighting or arguing.

Examples

• The two countries finally made a truce after years of conflict.
• They shook hands and declared a truce to end their argument.
• A temporary truce allowed both sides to aid their wounded soldiers.
• During the holidays, they decided to call a truce and enjoy the celebrations together.
• The truce was meant to last for six months, but tensions remained high.

Usage notes

Use in situations of conflict resolution, often formal in tone. Avoid in casual slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

make + a truce

Memory hint

Think of 'true cease', where fighting stops.

Collocations

• make a truce
• call a truce
• declare a truce
• honor a truce
• broken truce

Synonyms

• ceasefire
• agreement
• armistice
• settlement
• reconciliation

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'truce' vs 'peace'.
• Using 'truce' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mixing up the spelling with 'truce' and 'trucey'.