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

"May your soul rest in peace," the 30-year-old wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

‘He would get all right in time, wouldn’t he? Be able to rest in peace, I mean?’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

rest in peace

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