faze

UK: feɪz | US: feɪz

Definition

  1. vt. to disturb or disconcert (someone)

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Etymology

"Faze" originates from Old English fēsian ("to drive away"), later influenced by the obsolete term feeze ("to frighten"). Its modern meaning of causing discomposure emerged in 19th-century American English, likely through dialectal evolution. The word retains a compact Germanic structure without clear morpheme boundaries.

Examples

  1. The loud criticism didn’t faze the experienced speaker.

  2. She refused to let setbacks faze her determination.

  3. His calm demeanor showed he was impossible to faze.

  4. Unexpected questions often faze unprepared candidates.

  5. The storm’s intensity would faze even seasoned sailors.