Missing Persons Terminology

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The investigation is ongoing to locate the missing person.
• Have you seen my missing keys anywhere?
• I can't find my missing wallet, I'm freaking out!
• Her absence at the meeting was like a missing piece in the puzzle.

verb to take someone away illegally by force or deception

• The child was abducted from her school by a stranger.
• I heard that someone got abducted last night.
• They say that guy got snatched up and abducted by some gang members.
• Her thoughts were suddenly abducted by memories of the past.