tregua

Definitions of tregua
  1. noun
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
    synonyms: armistizio
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    type of:
    pace
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
  2. noun
    a state of inaction
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    type of:
    inattività, inerzia
    the state of being inactive
  3. noun
    a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
  4. noun
    euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
  5. noun
    a pause from doing something (as work)
    synonyms: recesso, stacco
  6. noun
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
    synonyms: distensione, riposo
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    types:
    nanna
    quiet and inactive restfulness
    vegetazione
    inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life
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