as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Recent Examples of faze
Being away from home hasn’t fazed them all that much.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Panthers made a serious push in the second period, but Woll never looked fazed.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Moreland, however, insisted he was not fazed by the rebuke.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
When his speech was interrupted by protesters, Mr. Koch was not fazed.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Panthers made a serious push in the second period, but Woll never looked fazed.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Moreland, however, insisted he was not fazed by the rebuke.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
When his speech was interrupted by protesters, Mr. Koch was not fazed.
—Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faze
Verb
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The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Races are sometimes won by runners making a move from the back of the pack, and L.A. could still find its stride, show some pride, and avoid embarrassing itself.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The measures are set to take effect on Monday and have left many Haitians confused.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Elections and Certifications Don’t confuse a benefit or B corporation with a B Corp.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In prior birthday events, perhaps a couple arrived early and had a cocktail, but never the rest of the party together, so this hadn’t bothered me before.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Whatever discomfort the 38-year-old was feeling didn’t appear to bother him thereafter.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In any other circumstance, I would have been flustered, embarrassed, and ready to drag her out of there and straight into a time-out.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
5 May 2025
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Midway through Donald Trump‘s 100-day interview with ABC’s Terry Moran, the president got flustered.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At night, passing juggernauts rattle the structure, shaking them from their slumber.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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While Trump allies see the president’s reversals as a sign of necessary flexibility and part of a grand plan, the TACO acronym suggests Trump gets rattled at the first sign of trouble.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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“Faze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faze. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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