rest in peace

VERB

die

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drown expire perish succumb

STRONG

conk croak decease demise depart drop finish suffocate

WEAK

be no more be taken breathe one's last cease to exist drop off give up the ghost go way of all flesh kick the bucket relinquish life

Antonyms

STRONG

bear continue

WEAK

be born begin develop flourish grow improve live

Example Sentences

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"Justice has finally been done for our son. He will now be able to rest in peace," Jonathan's stepfather told the press.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

One message read: "May you rest in peace, little angels," while another said: "Thinking of you. You're my favourite coach".

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

That someone, William Shakespeare, has been dead for well over 400 years and, as evidenced, has never been allowed to rest in peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

It read: "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide at the passing of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

“I’d prefer to leave the dead rest in peace, if you don’t mind me saying so.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

rest in peace

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