HyperDic: peace

English > 5 senses of the word peace:
NOUNstatepeacethe state prevailing during the absence of war
statepeaceharmonious relations / relations
feelingpeace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxisthe absence of mental stress or anxiety
statepeace, public securitythe general security of public places
communicationpeace, peace treaty, pacificationa treaty to cease hostilities
peace > pronunciation
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English > peace: 5 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state prevailing during the absence of war.
NarrowerPax RomanaThe Roman peace
amityA state of friendship and cordiality
armistice, cease-fire, truceA state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
collective securityA system for international peace
conciliationThe state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
BroaderorderEstablished customary state (especially of society)
Oppositewar, state of warA legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply
Spanishpaz, sosiego
Catalanpau
Verbspacifyfight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
English > peace: 5 senses > noun 2, state
Meaningharmonious relations / relations; freedom from disputes.
Example"the roommates lived in peace together"
Broaderharmony, concord, concordanceA harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds)
Spanishpaz
Verbspacifycause to be more favorably inclined
English > peace: 5 senses > noun 3, feeling
MeaningThe absence of mental stress or anxiety.
Synonymspeacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis
Broadertranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietudeA state of peace and quiet
Spanishataraxia, ataraxis, paz, reposo, serenidad, sosiego, tranquilidad de espíritu, tranquilidad
Catalanataraxis, pau, repòs, serenitat
Verbspacifycause to be more favorably inclined
English > peace: 5 senses > noun 4, state
MeaningThe general security of public places.
Example"he was arrested for disturbing the peace"
Synonympublic security
BroadersecurityThe state of being free from danger or injury
Catalanseguretat ciutadana
Verbspacifyfight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)
English > peace: 5 senses > noun 5, communication
MeaningA treaty to cease hostilities.
Example"peace came on November 11th"
Synonymspeace treaty, pacification
InstancesPeace of WestphaliaThe peace treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648
Treaty of VersaillesThe treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans
Broadertreaty, pact, accordA written agreement between two states or sovereigns
Spanishpacificación, paz, tratado de paz
Catalanpau, tractat de pau
Verbspacifyfight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

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