Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of disappear
"The missing child disappeared from the playground last night."
In plain English: To disappear means to vanish from sight so that no one can see you anymore.
"The cat disappeared behind the sofa after its owner called for dinner."
Caused to disappear by someone, often for political reasons.
"The government disappeared dozens of dissidents without leaving any trace."
In plain English: Disappeared means something is gone and cannot be found anywhere.
"The vanished thief disappeared into the night without leaving any clues behind."
Usage: Use this adjective specifically when describing people who have been forcibly taken away or killed by authorities rather than simply vanishing on their own. It is the standard term in human rights contexts where an individual's fate remains unknown due to state action.