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[pees] /pis/
the Peace of Ryswick.
Try to live in peace with your neighbors.
He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
a state of tranquillity or serenity:
May he rest in peace.
the peace of a mountain resort.
silence; stillness:
The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.
(initial capital letter, italics) a comedy (421 b.c.) by Aristophanes.
verb (used without object), peaced, peacing.
Obsolete. to be or become silent.
at peace,
  1. in a state or relationship of nonbelligerence or concord; not at war.
  2. untroubled; tranquil; content.
  3. deceased.
hold / keep one's peace, to refrain from or cease speaking; keep silent:
He told her to hold her peace until he had finished.
keep the peace, to maintain order; cause to refrain from creating a disturbance:
make one's peace with, to become reconciled with:
1125-75; Middle English pes < Old French, variant of pais < Latin pax (stem pāc-); akin to pact
Related forms
peaceless, adjective
peacelessness, noun
peacelike, adjective
nonpeace, noun
self-peace, noun
semipeace, noun
Can be confused
peace, piece.
2. armistice, truce, pact, accord. 3. rapport, concord, amity. 6. calm, quiet.
6. insecurity, disturbance. Unabridged
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Examples from the web for peace
  • With peace talks now under way, however, the charges have become stumbling blocks toward an agreement.
  • This quiet cinematic journey tells a of tale grief, solace and peace.
  • She greatly deserves to rest in peace.
  • This collection of her speeches and writings is eloquent testimony to Kelly's commitment to peace.
  • May you and the rest of your family find comfort in your memories, and peace.
  • War is natural, as is peace.
  • Find a way to profit from peace.
  • Take peace! The gloom of the world is but a shadow.
British Dictionary definitions for peace


  1. the state existing during the absence of war
  2. (as modifier): peace negotiations
(modifier) denoting a person or thing symbolizing support for international peace: peace women
(often capital) a treaty marking the end of a war
a state of harmony between people or groups; freedom from strife
law and order within a state; absence of violence or other disturbance: a breach of the peace
absence of mental anxiety (often in the phrase peace of mind)
a state of stillness, silence, or serenity
at peace
  1. in a state of harmony or friendship
  2. in a state of serenity
  3. dead: the old lady is at peace now
hold one's peace, keep one's peace, to keep silent
keep the peace, to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order
make one's peace with, to become reconciled with
make peace, to bring hostilities to an end
(intransitive) (mainly obsolete) to be or become silent or still
Word Origin
C12: from Old French pais, from Latin pāx
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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