Peaces — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈpēs/

Meaning & Definition of Peaces

Peaces (verb)

  1. to be, become, or keep silent or quiet

Peaces (noun)

  1. a state of tranquility or quiet
  2. freedom from civil disturbance
  3. a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom

Peaces (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. peaceful coexistence

    "can't we all just live in peace?"

    similar: chimes, comities, compatibilities, concords, harmonies
    related: amities, companionships, congenialities, fellowships, fraternizations, friendships, collaborations, reciprocities, symbioses, agreements, consensuses, unanimities, cohesions, unities, affinities, connections, empathies, kinships, rapports, solidarities, sympathies, understandings, serenities, tranquilities
    opposite: conflicts, discords, dissensions, variances
    near: antagonisms, antipathies, enmities, hatreds, hostilities, alienations, breaches, divorces, estrangements, ruptures, schisms, scissions, severances, dissents, dissidences, anarchies, disorders, disturbances, strifes, turmoils

Related Entry: Peace (noun)

Peace is a different word from Peaces. The synonyms below are for peace, not for peaces.

  1. a state without war

    "after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace"

    similar: peacefulness
    related: accord, amity, concord, harmony, calm, quiet, serenity, tranquility, order, stability, pacification
    opposite: war
    near: conflict, contention, discord, dissidence, strife, trouble, tumult, turmoil, unrest, upheaval, fighting, warfare, action, battle, combat

  2. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

    "a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep"

    similar: calm, calmness, heartsease, peacefulness, placidity, sereneness, serenity, tranquility
    related: content, contentment, ease, comfort, consolation, relief, solace, quiet, quietude, repose
    opposite: agitation, alarm, anguish, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, uneasiness, vexation, worry
    near: care, concern, perturbation, strain, stress, tenseness, tension, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, jitters, jumpiness, nervousness, fear, fearfulness, torment, upset, doubt, dread, foreboding, incertitude, misgiving, presentiment, suspense, uncertainty

  3. a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

    "the eerie peace after a tornado"

    similar: calm, calmness, hush, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility
    related: lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness
    opposite: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
    near: clamor, din, noise, racket

  4. peaceful coexistence

    "can't we all just live in peace?"

    similar: chime, comity, compatibility, concord, harmony
    related: amity, companionship, compatibleness, congeniality, fellowship, fraternization, friendship, collaboration, reciprocity, symbiosis, agreement, consensus, unanimity, cohesion, cohesiveness, unity, affinity, connection, empathy, kinship, oneness, rapport, solidarity, sympathy, understanding, peacefulness, sereneness, serenity, sweetness and light, tranquility
    opposite: conflict, discord, dissension, variance
    near: antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hatred, hostility, unfriendliness, alienation, breach, divorce, estrangement, rupture, schism, scission, severance, dissent, dissidence, anarchy, disorder, disturbance, strife, turmoil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peaces

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peaces:

chimes, comities, compatibilities, concords, harmonies

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Peaces

Words with the opposite meaning of Peaces:

conflicts, discords, dissensions, variances

Related Words for Peaces

amities, companionships, congenialities, fellowships, fraternizations, friendships, collaborations, reciprocities, symbioses, agreements, consensuses, unanimities, cohesions, unities, affinities, connections, empathies, kinships, rapports, solidarities, sympathies, understandings, serenities, tranquilities

Near Antonyms of Peaces

antagonisms, antipathies, enmities, hatreds, hostilities, alienations, breaches, divorces, estrangements, ruptures, schisms, scissions, severances, dissents, dissidences, anarchies, disorders, disturbances, strifes, turmoils

Word Forms of Peaces

Inflections: peaced, peacing

Origin & Etymology of Peaces

Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree pact

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Peaces

What does "Peaces" mean?

"Peaces" means to be, become, or keep silent or quiet. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to be, become, or keep silent or quiet.

What is another word for "Peaces"?

Other words for "Peaces" include chimes, comities, compatibilities, concords and harmonies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peaces" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peaces"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peaces". Common alternatives include chimes, comities, compatibilities, concords and harmonies.

What is the opposite of "Peaces"?

Antonyms of "Peaces" include conflicts, discords, dissensions and variances. Near antonyms include antagonisms, antipathies, enmities and hatreds.

How do you use "Peaces" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peaces" in a sentence: "can't we all just live in peace?".

Is "Peaces" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peaces" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Peaces"?

"Peaces" is pronounced /ˈpēs/.

What is the origin of the word "Peaces"?

"Peaces" comes from Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree pact. First known use: 14th century.