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Definition of truce

truce

/truːs/
truce
Plural:truces
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Adjective:truceless
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• noun

1

An agreement between opposing sides or disputants to stop fighting, arguing, or competing for a specified period of time.

Example

"After hours of heated debate over the budget, the two committee chairs finally called a truce and agreed to compromise."

2

A temporary respite, suspension, or relief from an unpleasant condition, difficulty, or pain.

Example

"The cool evening breeze brought a welcome truce from the relentless summer heat."

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• Rhymes for truce

• Nearby Words

troy
truancy
truant
truce
truck
truckee
trucker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'trewes' (originally plural), from Old English 'trēow', meaning faith, fidelity, or a solemn pledge, sharing the same Germanic root as the word 'true'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Truce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/truce
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