Truces are agreements or halts in conflict between opposing parties. There are several synonyms for the word 'truce' that can be used interchangeably, such as ceasefire, armistice, peace agreement, pact, and cessation of hostilities. A ceasefire is a temporary suspension of hostilities, while an armistice is a formal agreement to end fighting. Similarly, a peace agreement is a treaty signed by opposing parties that bring an end to war or conflict. On the other hand, a pact is a formal agreement between two or more parties, while cessation of hostilities refers to a complete stop in fighting. These synonyms can be used depending on the context and the nature of the agreement between the parties.