peace

Meanings

Plural: peaces

Noun

the state prevailing during the absence of war
harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
- "the roommates lived in peace together"
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
the general security of public places
- "he was arrested for disturbing the peace"
a treaty to cease hostilities
- "peace came on November 11th"
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence.
A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
Death.
Harmony in personal relations.
A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

Intj

Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.
Peace out; goodbye.

Verb

To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.
To peace out.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax. Displaced native Old English sibb and broadly ousted friþ (modern frith).

Synonyms

ataraxis, frith, heartsease, pacification, peace of mind, peace treaty, peacefulness, public security, repose, serenity

Antonyms

disruption, violence, war

Scrabble Score: 9

peace is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
peace is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
peace is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

peace is a valid Words With Friends word