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Meaning of 'peace' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Peace [ v.]
- A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose
- Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies.
- Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law.
- Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience.
- Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord.
2 . Peace [ v. t. & i.]
- To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop.

Meaning of 'peace' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . peace [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the general security of public places
Example in sentence:
  • he was arrested for disturbing the peace
Meaning (2):
- a treaty to cease hostilities
Example in sentence:
  • peace came on November 11th
Meaning (3):
- harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
Example in sentence:
  • the roommates lived in peace together

Nearby Words:

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