Peace vs. Repose

Peace vs. Repose — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Peace and Repose

Peacenoun

A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.

Reposenoun

(dated) rest, sleep

Peacenoun

A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.

The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.

Reposenoun

quietness, ease; peace, calmness

Peacenoun

Harmony in personal relations.

Reposenoun

(geology) period between eruptions of a volcano.

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Peacenoun

A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

My boy, this peace is what all true warriors strive for.

Reposeverb

To lie at rest; to rest.

Peaceinterjection

(archaic) Shut up!, silence!; be quiet, be silent.

Reposeverb

To lie; to be supported.

trap reposing on sand

Peaceinterjection

(slang) Shortened form of peace out; goodbye.

Reposeverb

To lay, to set down.

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Peaceverb

(neologism) To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.

Reposeverb

To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.

Peaceverb

(slang) To peace out.

Reposeverb

To reside in something.

Peacenoun

the state prevailing during the absence of war

Reposeverb

(figuratively) To remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.

Peacenoun

harmonious relations; freedom from disputes;

the roommates lived in peace together

Reposeverb

To die

Peacenoun

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Reposenoun

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility);

took his repose by the swimming pool

Peacenoun

the general security of public places;

he was arrested for disturbing the peace

Reposenoun

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Peacenoun

a treaty to cease hostilities;

peace came on November 11th

Reposenoun

a disposition free from stress or emotion

Reposeverb

put or confide something in a person or thing;

These philosophers reposed the law in the people

Reposeverb

be inherent or innate in;

Reposeverb

lie when dead;

Mao reposes in his mausoleum

Reposeverb

lean in a comfortable resting position;

He was reposing on the couch

Reposeverb

put in a horizontal position;

lay the books on the tablelay the patient carefully onto the bed

Reposeverb

to put something (eg trust) in something;

The nation reposed its confidence in the King