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/feɪz/ · faze
verb
- To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb. Jumping out of an airplane does not faze him, yet he is afraid to ride a roller coaster.
- To cause someone to lose their composure or confidence. The loud noise will faze the performer, causing him to stumble through the speech.
adjective
- Hesitant, frightened; daunted, disconcerted; perturbed, put off (usually used in the negative). He looked fazed by the news, unsure of what to do next.
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Did you know? The word 'faze' has been used in various forms since the 15th century, with its meaning evolving over time to convey a sense of being disconcerted or put off.