Surcease (Noun)
Meaning
A stopping; "a cessation of the thunder".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The calm after the storm brought a welcome surcease from the turmoil that had plagued the city for days.
- After years of chronic pain, the patient finally found a surcease from her suffering through a new treatment.
- The strike came to a surcease after weeks of tense negotiations between the union and management.
- The stormy weather gave way to a sudden surcease, leaving the sun shining brightly in a clear blue sky.
- The announcement of the cease-fire brought a much-needed surcease from the relentless fighting that had ravaged the countryside.