peace synonyms

peace

n.

  1. The state of being without war

    armistice, pacification, conciliation, order, concord, amity, union, unity, reconciliation, fraternalism, fraternization, brotherhood, love, unanimity, stand-down*; see also agreement 2, friendship 1, 2.

    Antonyms war*, warfare*, battle. *

  2. State of being without disturbance

    calm, repose, quiet, tranquillity, harmony, lull, hush, congeniality, equanimity, silence, stillness; see also rest 1.

    Antonyms fight*, noisiness, quarrel. *

  3. Mental or emotional calm

    calmness, repose, harmony, concord, contentment, sympathy; see also composure, reserve 2, tranquillity.

    Antonyms distress*, disturbance*, agitation.

at peace

peaceful, quiet, tranquil; see calm 1, 2.

hold<strong> or </strong>keep one's peace

be silent, keep quiet, not speak; see shut up.

keep the peace

avoid violating the law, keep order, obey the law; see obey 1, 2.

make one's peace with

conciliate, submit to, appease; see quiet 1.

make peace

end hostilities, settle, reconcile; see quiet 1.

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