faze
3 synonyms for faze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To disturb, unsettle, or worry someone (usually used in the negative, "not fazed").
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use faze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
not fazed by
fazed the crowd
Etymology
From an old English dialect word "feeze," meaning to frighten or drive off, first recorded in standard use around 1830.
Full origin of faze →Frequently asked questions
What does “faze” mean?
The word “faze” means to disturb, unsettle, or worry someone (usually used in the negative, "not fazed"). In plain terms, to rattle or unsettle someone.
How do you pronounce “faze”?
“Faze” is pronounced fayz (/feɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “faze” in a sentence?
Here is “faze” used in a sentence: “Losing the first match didn't seem to faze the team at all.”
What part of speech is “faze”?
“Faze” is a verb.
Where does the word “faze” come from?
The word “faze” dates back to around 1830 and comes from Old English. From an old English dialect word "feeze," meaning to frighten or drive off, first recorded in standard use around 1830.
