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peace

 
 
pronunciation:
pis
parts of speech:
noun, interjection
phrases:
hold one's peace
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a state of freedom from war or hostility.
synonyms:
concord, peacetime
antonyms:
conflict, unrest, war
similar words:
accord, amity, calm, order, quiet, rapport
definition 2: a state of quiet, serenity, or tranquillity.
synonyms:
calm, quiet, quietude, repose, serenity, tranquillity
antonyms:
noise, turmoil, unrest
similar words:
amity, comfort, concord, hush, still, stillness
definition 3: (often cap.) an agreement or treaty that ends a war.
synonyms:
armistice, truce
similar words:
cease-fire, concord, covenant, entente, treaty
definition 4: freedom from mental strife or worry.
synonyms:
calmness, serenity, tranquillity
antonyms:
agitation, distress
similar words:
amity, composure, contentment, ease, placidity
definition 5: absence of civil disturbance or disorder.
synonyms:
calm, order, quiet
antonyms:
disorder, dissension
similar words:
amity, concord, tranquillity
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phrase: hold one's peace
 
part of speech: interjection
definition: be quiet! keep still!
synonyms:
hist, hush, sh, shush, silence
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Are you looking for the word piece? Peace and piece sound alike but have different meanings.
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