disappear

verb

dis·ap·pear ˌdis-ə-ˈpir How to pronounce disappear (audio)

disappeared; disappearing; disappears

intransitive verb

: to pass from view

The moon disappeared behind a cloud.

: to cease to be : pass out of existence or notice

dinosaurs disappeared from the earth

My keys seem to have disappeared again.

transitive verb

: to cause (someone or something) to disappear:

: to abduct and kill or imprison (someone, such as a political dissident) while withholding information about the person's fate

Her son was disappeared during Argentina's so-called 'Dirty War.'—

Associated Press

Under his repressive regime, tens of thousands of Chileans were "disappeared," tortured and killed; hundreds of thousands were forced into exile.—

Mandalit del Barco

Fearing that he would be kidnapped or "disappeared" in Syria under some false pretext, Mr. Omar made a video, which he posted on YouTube, to establish that he had defected.—

Dan Bilefsky

When early efforts of containment failed, journalists and doctors who spoke out against the threat were disappeared, these sources said.—

Bret Baier and Nick Givas

Orwell's novel was published in 1949 in the wake of World War II, when both fascism and socialism seemed to loom as threats to democracy, and it imagines a secretive regime that surveils its people and polices even their thoughts, disappearing anyone who rebels against the order.—

Jeva Lange

: to cause (something) to pass out of existence, possession, or view

VICE has disappeared the post from its Web site.—

Jenna Sauers

The … waitress disappears the debris from the floor …—

Catherine Cleary

After class, while waiting for Halmoni to pick me up, I devoured as many of those rainbow morsels as I could, as if disappearing them might also disappear my shame.—

Jennifer Hope Choi

He shares his opinion that based on his early findings, the bullets didn't come from Locke's gun, which is important because, as Lucca Quinn points out, Peter would have no reason to disappear the evidence if it exonerated Locke.—

Alexis Rhiannon

disappearance

ˌdis-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce disappear (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

The two men disappeared around the corner. The dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago. These problems won't just disappear by themselves. He disappeared without a trace two years ago. The speaker suddenly disappeared just before the beginning of the ceremony.

Recent Examples on the Web That stuff must get broken down enough to disappear into the drain. —

Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2023 Researchers predict seasonal ice on lakes will continue to disappear because of global warming in yet another blow to winter recreational activities. —

Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 He’s calmed down and now hates himself enough to disappear into retirement. —

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023 Brian Walshe, 47, allegedly searched on Google the day after his wife was said to disappear and two days before her work in Washington, D.C., reported her missing and police came knocking on his door. —

Flint Mccolgan Boston Herald (tns), al, 19 Jan. 2023 One of the best PlayStation Plus benefits for PS5 owners is set to disappear on May 9. —

PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2023 The SnugStop features a removable and machine-washable cotton pillowcase with a side pocket ideal for stashing your phone, lip balm, or anything that used to disappear behind your bed. —

Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023 Family members told authorities it’s unlike Allen, a father, to disappear and not contact them. —

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 25 Jan. 2023 But its recent inclusion in leadership meetings isn’t a fad waiting to disappear. —

Gloria Horsley, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 See More

disappearance

noun

as in loss

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

loss
hiding
concealment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

discovery
detection
finding
awareness
notice
revelation
unearthing
spotting
exposure
disclosure
unveiling
uncovering
espial

as in vanishing

Synonyms & Similar Words

vanishing
departure
evaporation
passing
quitting
departing
exiting
melting
leaving
decampment
parting
retirement
fading
withdrawal
going
dissipation
exodus
decamping
leave-taking
dissolution
evacuation
farewell
emigration
egress
exit
retreat
fadeaway
clearing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

appearance
arrival
advent
approach
incoming
beginning
entrance
onset
birth
genesis
coming
inception
dawn
commencement
morning
ingress
start
debut
dawning
début

单词	disappearance
释义	disappear verb dis·ap·pear ˌdis-ə-ˈpir disappeared; disappearing; disappears intransitive verb 1 : to pass from view The moon disappeared behind a cloud. 2 : to cease to be : pass out of existence or notice dinosaurs disappeared from the earth My keys seem to have disappeared again. transitive verb : to cause (someone or something) to disappear: a : to abduct and kill or imprison (someone, such as a political dissident) while withholding information about the person's fate Her son was disappeared during Argentina's so-called 'Dirty War.'—Associated Press Under his repressive regime, tens of thousands of Chileans were "disappeared," tortured and killed; hundreds of thousands were forced into exile.—Mandalit del Barco Fearing that he would be kidnapped or "disappeared" in Syria under some false pretext, Mr. Omar made a video, which he posted on YouTube, to establish that he had defected.—Dan Bilefsky When early efforts of containment failed, journalists and doctors who spoke out against the threat were disappeared, these sources said.—Bret Baier and Nick Givas Orwell's novel was published in 1949 in the wake of World War II, when both fascism and socialism seemed to loom as threats to democracy, and it imagines a secretive regime that surveils its people and polices even their thoughts, disappearing anyone who rebels against the order.—Jeva Lange b : to cause (something) to pass out of existence, possession, or view VICE has disappeared the post from its Web site.—Jenna Sauers The … waitress disappears the debris from the floor …—Catherine Cleary After class, while waiting for Halmoni to pick me up, I devoured as many of those rainbow morsels as I could, as if disappearing them might also disappear my shame.—Jennifer Hope Choi He shares his opinion that based on his early findings, the bullets didn't come from Locke's gun, which is important because, as Lucca Quinn points out, Peter would have no reason to disappear the evidence if it exonerated Locke.—Alexis Rhiannon disappearance ˌdis-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s noun Synonyms dematerialize dissolve evanesce evaporate fade flee fly melt sink vanish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The two men disappeared around the corner. The dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago. These problems won't just disappear by themselves. He disappeared without a trace two years ago. The speaker suddenly disappeared just before the beginning of the ceremony. Recent Examples on the Web That stuff must get broken down enough to disappear into the drain. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2023 Researchers predict seasonal ice on lakes will continue to disappear because of global warming in yet another blow to winter recreational activities. —Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 He’s calmed down and now hates himself enough to disappear into retirement. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023 Brian Walshe, 47, allegedly searched on Google the day after his wife was said to disappear and two days before her work in Washington, D.C., reported her missing and police came knocking on his door. —Flint Mccolgan Boston Herald (tns), al, 19 Jan. 2023 One of the best PlayStation Plus benefits for PS5 owners is set to disappear on May 9. —PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2023 The SnugStop features a removable and machine-washable cotton pillowcase with a side pocket ideal for stashing your phone, lip balm, or anything that used to disappear behind your bed. —Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023 Family members told authorities it’s unlike Allen, a father, to disappear and not contact them. —Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 25 Jan. 2023 But its recent inclusion in leadership meetings isn’t a fad waiting to disappear. —Gloria Horsley, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing disappear disappear/vanish into thin air disappear/vanish into thin air Kids Definition disappear verb dis·ap·pear ˌdis-ə-ˈpi(ə)r 1 : to cease to be visible : pass out of sight : vanish the moon disappeared behind a cloud 2 : to cease to be the dinosaur disappeared ages ago disappearance -ˈpir-ən(t)s noun disappearance noun 1 as in loss Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loss hiding concealment Antonyms & Near Antonyms discovery detection finding awareness notice revelation unearthing spotting exposure disclosure unveiling uncovering espial See More 2 as in vanishing Synonyms & Similar Words vanishing departure evaporation passing quitting departing exiting melting leaving decampment parting retirement fading withdrawal going dissipation exodus decamping leave-taking dissolution evacuation farewell emigration egress exit retreat fadeaway clearing out Antonyms & Near Antonyms appearance arrival advent approach incoming beginning entrance onset birth genesis coming inception dawn commencement morning ingress start debut dawning début See More
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disappear

verb

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