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   Peace

   /pēs/

   

   noun

   • 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquility: "you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion" Similar tranquilitycalmcalmnessrestfulnesspeace and quietpeacefulnessquietquietnessquietudesilencesoundlessnesshushnoiselessnessstillnessstillprivacyprivatenessseclusionsolitudeisolationretirementlack of disturbance/interruptionfreedom from interferenceOpposite noiseirritation
   • ▪ mental calm; serenity: "the peace of mind this insurance gives you" Similar serenitypeacefulnesstranquilityequanimitycalmcalmnesscomposureplacidityplacidnessrestreposeeasecomfortcontentmentcontentcontentednesssecurityblissjoynirvanaOpposite agitationdistress
   • 2. a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended: "the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace" Similar law and orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynonaggressionnonviolenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ a treaty agreeing to the cessation of war between warring states: "support for a negotiated peace" Similar treatytruceceasefirearmisticeend/cessation/suspension of hostilitiesmoratoriumagreementallianceconcordappeasementreconciliationOpposite war
   • ▪ freedom from civil disorder: "police action to restore peace" Similar law and orderlawfulnessorderpeacefulnesspeaceablenessharmonyharmoniousnessaccordconcordamityamicablenessgoodwillfriendshipcordialitynonaggressionnonviolenceceasefirerespitelullOpposite conflict
   • ▪ freedom from dispute or dissension between individuals or groups: "the 8.8 percent offer that promises peace with the board"
   • 3. a ceremonial handshake or kiss exchanged during a service in some Churches (now usually only in the Eucharist), symbolizing Christian love and unity.

   exclamation

   • 1. used as a friendly greeting. informal US
   • ▪ used to express good wishes on parting.
   • 2. used as an order to remain silent: archaic "peace, be still!"

   verb

   • 1. leave: informal US "I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French pais, from Latin pax, pac- ‘peace’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Synonyms: quiet, calm. Antonyms: disquiet, anxiety, agitation. a state of tranquility or serenity: May he rest in peace. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquility: the peace of a mountain resort. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

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   Definition of peace noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. peace. noun. /piːs/ Idioms. [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area. world peace. in peace The two communities live together in peace. at peace The countries have been at peace for more than a century.

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   (pēs) n. 1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities: negotiated the peace. 3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other. 4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace. 5. Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.

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   PEACE definition: 1. a situation in which there is no war, violence, or arguing: 2. quiet and calm: 3. a feeling…. Learn more.

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   a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.

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   noun. /pis/ [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area war and peace peace talks/negotiations The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting).

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of PEACE. 1. a : a state in which there is no war or fighting. [noncount] After many years of war, people on both sides were longing for peace. We said a prayer for world peace. They have lived in peace [= peacefully] for many years. [+] more examples. [singular] a lasting peace.