CEFR B2

ceasefire

noun

Meaning

A temporary suspension of hostilities agreed upon by opposing sides in a conflict.

Examples

The warring factions signed a ceasefire to allow for the distribution of humanitarian supplies.
Both sides violated the ceasefire within hours of its implementation.

Synonyms: truce, armistice, peace

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ceasefire (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːs.faɪər/

Also written: cease fire. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A temporary suspension of hostilities agreed upon by opposing sides in a conflict.

Examples

The warring factions signed a ceasefire to allow for the distribution of humanitarian supplies.
Both sides violated the ceasefire within hours of its implementation.
Diplomats are working tirelessly to negotiate a permanent ceasefire.

Synonyms of ceasefire

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Antonyms of ceasefire

Words with the opposite meaning to ceasefire:

hostilities

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