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repose vs quietude

quietude vs repose

repose and quietude both are nouns.

repose is a verb but quietude is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repose Yes No Yes No
quietude Yes No No No
As nouns, quietude is a hypernym of repose; that is, quietude is a word with a broader meaning than repose:
  • repose: the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  • quietude: a state of peace and quiet
Other hypernyms of repose include quietness, tranquility, tranquillity.
repose (noun) quietude (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) a state of peace and quiet
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
repose (verb) quietude (verb)
put or confide something in a person or thing
lie when dead
put in a horizontal position
lean in a comfortable resting position
to put something (eg trust) in something
be inherent or innate in
Difference between repose and quietude

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