peace

/pi:s/
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Definition

Noun: 1. A state of tranquility or quiet: The absence of disturbance, agitation, or noise. 2. A state of security or order within a community: Freedom from public disturbance or disorder. 3. Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions: A state of mental calm and serenity. 4. Harmonious relations; freedom from strife: A state of mutual concord and agreement between people or groups. 5. A state or period of mutual concord between governments: The absence of war or hostility, often formalized by a treaty. 6. (Often capitalized as "the Peace"): A pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war.

Examples of Usage
  • State of tranquility:
  • Public order:
  • Mental calm:
  • Harmonious relations:
  • Absence of war:
  • Formal agreement:
Advanced Usage
  • "At peace": In a state of tranquility, harmony, or (of a deceased person) free from suffering.
    • Her mind was finally at peace.
    • May he rest at peace.
  • "To make peace (with)": To end a quarrel or conflict and re-establish friendly relations.
    • He decided to make peace with his old rival.
  • "To hold one's peace": To remain silent, especially when it might be appropriate to speak.
    • She knew the truth but chose to hold her peace.
Variants and Related Words
  • Peaceful (adj.): Characterized by peace; calm and quiet.
    • It was a peaceful village.
  • Peaceable (adj.): Inclined to avoid conflict or strife; not quarrelsome.
    • He is a peaceable man who dislikes arguments.
  • Peacemaker (n.): A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
    • She acted as a peacemaker between the two departments.
Synonyms
  • Tranquility: A state of calm and quiet.
  • Harmony: Agreement or concord.
  • Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
  • Ceasefire: A temporary suspension of fighting.
Related Phrases
  • "Peace of mind": A feeling of being safe and free from worry.
    • Having insurance gives me peace of mind.
  • "To disturb the peace": To behave in a noisy or violent way in public.
    • The loud party disturbed the peace and led to a police visit.
Related Idioms
  • "To make one's peace with something": To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation and no longer be upset by it.
    • He had to make his peace with the fact that he would never be a professional athlete.
  • "Peace and quiet": A state of calm without noise or disturbance.
    • After the children left, she finally had some peace and quiet.
Noun
  1. a treaty to cease hostilities
    • peace came on November 11th
  2. the general security of public places
    • he was arrested for disturbing the peace
  3. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  4. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
    • the roommates lived in peace together
  5. the state prevailing during the absence of war

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