peace
1. the state prevailing during the absence of war (Freq. 13) • Ant: war • Derivationally related forms: pacify • Hypernyms: order • Hyponyms: amity, armistice, cease-fire, truce, conciliation, collective security, Pax Romana 2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes (Freq. 6) - the roommates lived in peace together • Derivationally related forms: pacify • Hypernyms: harmony, concord, concordance 3. the absence of mental stress or anxiety (Freq. 6) • Syn: peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis • Derivationally related forms: pacify • Hypernyms: tranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietude 4. the general security of public places (Freq. 1) - he was arrested for disturbing the peace • Syn: public security • Derivationally related forms: pacify • Hypernyms: security 5. a treaty to cease hostilities - peace came on November 11th • Syn: peace treaty, pacification • Derivationally related forms: pacify (for: pacification), pacify • Hypernyms: treaty, pact, accord • Instance Hyponyms: Peace of Westphalia, Treaty of Versailles
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