Synonyms for

Disappear

Verb / ˌdɪsʌˈpɪr / / ˌdɪsʌˈpi:r / Another word for disappear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cease to be seen; vanish from sight

Synonyms & similar words

evaporate appear melt goaway vanish vanish evaporate fade vanquish dissolve depart withdraw eclipse evanesce flee sink subside abate dematerialize disperse fly

Synonyms by register

Formal

vanish dissipate evaporate

Informal

vamoose scram split take off

Literary

fade melt away dissolve

Antonyms

appear arrive emerge materialize surface manifest come out

Common collocations

  • disappear from view
  • disappear without a trace
  • disappear into thin air
  • disappear suddenly
  • disappear completely
  • disappear overnight
  • disappear from the face of the earth

Word family

noun disappearance
verb disappear
adjective disappearing

Usage note

While 'disappear' is a general term, 'vanish' often implies a more sudden or mysterious disappearance. 'Evaporate' is typically used for things that fade away gradually or cease to exist.

Example sentences

  1. The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
  2. The magician made the rabbit disappear.
  3. She disappeared without a trace.
  4. The evidence disappeared from the crime scene.
  5. The ship disappeared over the horizon.

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  • The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely. - Carl Jung
  • We become what we think about most of the time, and that's the strangest secret. - Earl Nightingale
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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