[dis-uh-peer-uh
ns] 
| the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist. |
| dis·ap·pear (dĭs'ə-pîr') v. dis·ap·peared, dis·ap·pear·ing, dis·ap·pears v. intr.
To cause (someone) to disappear, especially by kidnapping or murder. dis'ap·pear'ance n. Synonyms: These verbs mean to pass out of sight or existence: a skyscraper disappearing in the fog; time seeming to evanesce; courage evaporating; memories fading away; hope slowly vanishing. |