Synonyms for ceasefire
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sees-fahyuh r |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsisˈfaɪər |
Top 10 synonyms for ceasefire Other synonyms for the word ceasefire
- arms agreement
- break
- breather
- cessation
- concord
- de-escalation
- entente
- entente cordiale
- halt
- intermission
- international agreement
- interval
- letup
- mutual-defense treaty
- nonaggression pact
- nonaggression treaty
- nonproliferation treaty
- olive branch
- peace
- peace accord
- reconciliation
- reprieve
- respite
- rest
- stay
- suspension
- suspension of hostilities
- temporary peace
- terms
- treaty
- treaty of friendship
- truce
- white flag
- wind-down
Définition of ceasefire
Origin :- also ceasefire, "a cessation of shooting," 1916, from verbal phrase cease fire, 1847 as a military command (formerly also signaled by bugles), from cease (v.) + fire (n.) in the gunnery sense. Generally two words until after mid-20c.
- As in armistice : noun peace-establishing agreement
- As in truce : noun peaceful solution
- As in peace treaty : noun peace agreement
- As in cease-fire : noun stop in fighting
Antonyms for ceasefire
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