Armistice - English meaning

ˈɑː.mɪ.stɪs

Armistice – definitions in English dictionary

noun
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
Usage examples:
The italian government signed an armistice with the allies
Synonims:
Truce Ceasefire Suspension of hostilities Cessation of hostilities Peace Break Respite Lull Moratorium Treaty Peace treaty Let-up

noun
A formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace
Usage examples:
A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.

Armistice translation into English

Armistice: translate from English into Chinese

停战, 休战, 停战协定

Armistice: translate from English into Dutch

Wapenstilstand

Armistice: translate from English into French

Armistice

Armistice: translate from English into German

Waffenstillstand

Armistice: translate from English into Hindi

युद्धविराम, युद्ध-विराम, विराम संधि, शांति

Armistice: translate from English into Italian

Armistizio

Armistice: translate from English into Korean

휴전

Armistice: translate from English into Russian

Перемирие, Прекращение военных действий, Прекращение огня, Короткое перемирие

Armistice: translate from English into Spanish

Armisticio

Word origin

early 18th century: from French, or from modern Latin armistitium, from arma ‘arms’ (see arm2) + -stitium ‘stoppage’.

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Armistice – similar words

armistices

ˈɑː.mɪ.stɪs

noun
An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
Usage examples:
The italian government signed an armistice with the allies

noun
An agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a period of time, esp. to talk about possible peace

noun
A formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time, especially to talk about possible peace
Usage examples:
A two-week armistice has been declared between the rival factions.

Armistices - all meanings in English

Armistice synonims

break

verb
Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
Usage examples:
The branch broke with a loud snap

noun
An interruption of continuity or uniformity.
Usage examples:
The magazine has been published without a break since 1950

noun
Former term for breaking cart.

Break - all meanings in English

ceasefire

noun
An agreement, esp. between two armies, to stop fighting

Ceasefire - all meanings in English

lull

verb
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
Usage examples:
The rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep

noun
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
Usage examples:
For two days there had been a lull in the fighting

verb
To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or safe
Usage examples:
The music lulled the infant to sleep., we were all lulled into thinking they wouldn't do anything.,…

Lull - all meanings in English

moratorium

noun
A temporary prohibition of an activity.
Usage examples:
A moratorium on the use of drift nets

noun
A stopping of an activity for an agreed period of time
Usage examples:
They are proposing a five-year moratorium on whaling.

noun
A period of time during which a particular activity is stopped
Usage examples:
A moratorium on sth the european union imposed a two-year moratorium on new gm imports., end/impose…

Moratorium - all meanings in English

peace

noun
Freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.
Usage examples:
He just wanted to drink a few beers in peace

exclamation
Used as a friendly greeting.

verb
Leave.
Usage examples:
I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out

Peace - all meanings in English

respite

noun
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Usage examples:
The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering

verb
Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.).
Usage examples:
The execution was only respited a few months

noun
A pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant
Usage examples:
[ c usually sing ] the center provides a respite for teens in trouble.

Respite - all meanings in English

treaty

noun
A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.
Usage examples:
The two presidents signed a ten-year treaty of solidarity

noun
A written agreement between two or more countries that is formally approved and signed by their leaders
Usage examples:
Under the treaty (= according to the agreement), inspections are required to see if any country is …

noun
An agreement between two or more countries, formally approved by their governments
Usage examples:
Ratify/sign a treaty the latest nation to ratify the treaty is france., an air/trade treaty the us …

Treaty - all meanings in English

truce

noun
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.
Usage examples:
The guerrillas called a three-day truce

noun
A temporary agreement to stop fighting or arguing, or a brief interruption in a disagreement
Usage examples:
We seemed to be arguing so much, we have declared a truce in my family.

Truce - all meanings in English

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