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hostilities

NOUN
war
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle bloodshed combat conflict fighting hostility strife strike struggle warfare
STRONG
contention contest enmity
WEAK
cold war police action
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord harmony peace surrender truce
STRONG
friendship good will kindness
WEAK
cease-fire
NOUN
warfare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle campaigning clash combat competition discord fighting rivalry strife struggle war
STRONG
arms blows contest counterinsurgency emulation strategy striving tug-of-war
WEAK
armed struggle military operation passage of arms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ceasefire peace surrender truce
WEAK
harmony

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John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin will co-chair the meeting, where the coalition partners are expected to outline how they might police maritime traffic once hostilities cease.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Trump said in a Truth Social post that the halt in hostilities will begin Saturday and carry on through the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Analysts said with an advance team already in Beijing, Trump's travel will likely proceed even without an end to hostilities in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Harry had the impression that the Minister was wondering whether it was worthwhile opening hostilities this early.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling