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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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   The meaning of PEACE is a state of tranquility or quiet. How to use peace in a sentence.

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   Peace means societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups.

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   PEACE definition: 1. freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without…. Learn more.

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   Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and freedom.

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   noun. the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. Often Peace. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. Synonyms: accord, pact, truce, armistice.

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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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   Definition of peace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   If you have a feeling of peace, you feel contented and calm and not at all worried. You can also say that you are at peace.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPEACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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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    Jun 12, 2024 · A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence . Synonyms: (poetic) frith; see also Thesaurus: calm. Antonyms: disruption, violence. Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers. A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.