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
Shein similarly does not seem fazed by the announcement.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
In the end, Endrick chose Madrid and any early struggles are unlikely to faze a player who waited so long for his dream move.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Saint agreed and said that the online hate didn't faze the couple.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And yet, looking back on her career with a fiery warmth as red as her ballet flats, the powerhouse producer and publisher isn’t fazed by much… and maybe never was.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
In the end, Endrick chose Madrid and any early struggles are unlikely to faze a player who waited so long for his dream move.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Saint agreed and said that the online hate didn't faze the couple.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And yet, looking back on her career with a fiery warmth as red as her ballet flats, the powerhouse producer and publisher isn’t fazed by much… and maybe never was.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faze
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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These tools blur the line between reality and fiction, which can confuse audiences, especially younger viewers.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, her version is not to be confused with the film’s official soundtrack.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Flare-Up Factors What causes IBS-C symptoms in one person may not necessarily bother another person with the condition.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The jar is made of Tritan, a type of impact-resistant plastic, rather than glass, but if that doesn’t bother you, this is a good deal on a reliable model.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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The defensive line wasn’t any better and never flustered Tagovailoa.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday, Richard Gere followed in the footsteps of Cher by flustering an unsuspecting Today Show host during a live interview.Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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But amid growing fears of a deadly bird flu pandemic, perhaps no one was more rattled than experts in infectious disease.Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Semler Scientific’s stock was in a deep rut, so the company brought in Eric Semler, son of the founder and activist hedge fund manager from New York City’s TCS Capital Management, known for rattling the cages of companies like Angie’s List, Yelp and Nielsen/Net Rating.Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Faze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faze. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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