Cease-fires — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r/ cease·fire

Meaning & Definition of Cease-fires

Cease-fires (noun)

  1. a military order to cease firing
  2. a suspension of active hostilities

Cease-fires (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a temporary stopping of fighting

    "the two armies declared a cease-fire for the holiday"

    similar: armistices, truces
    related: accords, reconcilements, reconciliations, détentes, peaces, peacetimes
    near: conflicts, hostilities, hot wars, wars

Related Entry: Ceasefire (noun)

Ceasefire is a different word from Cease-fires. The synonyms below are for ceasefire, not for cease-fires.

  1. a temporary stopping of fighting

    "The two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday."

    similar: armistice, truce
    related: accord, reconcilement, reconciliation, détente, peace, peacetime
    near: conflict, hostilities, hot war, war

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cease-fires

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cease-fires:

armistices, truces

Related Words for Cease-fires

accords, reconcilements, reconciliations, détentes, peaces, peacetimes

Near Antonyms of Cease-fires

conflicts, hostilities, hot wars, wars

Word Forms of Cease-fires

Inflections: ceasefires

Origin & Etymology of Cease-fires

First known use: 1844

Frequently Asked Questions about Cease-fires

What does "Cease-fires" mean?

"Cease-fires" means a military order to cease firing. As a noun, it is defined as: a military order to cease firing.

What is another word for "Cease-fires"?

Other words for "Cease-fires" include armistices and truces. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cease-fires" you intend.

How do you use "Cease-fires" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cease-fires" in a sentence: "the two armies declared a cease-fire for the holiday".

Is "Cease-fires" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cease-fires" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Cease-fires"?

"Cease-fires" is pronounced /ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as cease·fire.

What is the origin of the word "Cease-fires"?

First known use: 1844.

What is another word for "Cease-fires" meaning "a temporary stopping of fighting"?

When "Cease-fires" (noun) means a temporary stopping of fighting, synonyms include armistices and truces.

What words are related to "Cease-fires"?

Words related to "Cease-fires" include accords, reconcilements, reconciliations, détentes, peaces and peacetimes.