How Do You Spell FAZE?

Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "faze" is spelled with a 'z' rather than an 's' due to its origins in American English. The word is pronounced /feɪz/ using IPA phonetic transcription. It means to disturb, unsettle or intimidate someone. The word is often confused with the similar-looking word "phase", which is pronounced /feɪz/ as well. However, phase refers to a stage or step in a process or development. It is important to pay attention to the context and spelling of these words in order to understand their intended meaning.

FAZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Faze is a verb that means to disturb, unsettle, or cause anxiety or distress to someone. When something fazes a person, it affects their composure, confidence, or emotional state, often leading to confusion, discomfort, or intimidation.

    The term is commonly used to describe situations or events that challenge or shake a person's resolve or confidence. For example, an unexpected turn of events or a difficult task might faze someone who is easily overwhelmed or lacks confidence. It implies a sense of vulnerability or unease that arises from being taken off guard or confronted with a challenging situation.

    Faze can also refer to the act of disconcerting or intimidating someone intentionally. It may involve using strategies or tactics to deliberately unnerve or destabilize another person, often to gain an advantage in a competition or conflict.

    The word originated in the early 19th century and is believed to be a variant of the word "feeze," which means to drive away or cause to flee. It gained more prominence in the mid-20th century and is primarily used in informal or colloquial speech.

    Overall, faze is a term that describes the unsettling or distressing effect that something has on an individual, resulting in a temporary state of discomposure or unease.

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Etymology of FAZE

The word "faze" came into English in the early 19th century and is believed to be of American origin. It is derived from the German word "fassen" meaning "to grasp" or "to seize". The German word made its way into American English as "vase" or "to vaze", used in the sense of "to disturb" or "to irritate". Over time, "vase" transformed into "faze", which has now become the common spelling. The shift in pronunciation likely occurred due to linguistic influences and changes in dialect.

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Conjugate verb Faze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fazed
you would have fazed
he/she/it would have fazed
we would have fazed
they would have fazed
I would have faze
you would have faze
he/she/it would have faze
we would have faze
they would have faze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fazing
you would have been fazing
he/she/it would have been fazing
we would have been fazing
they would have been fazing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would faze
you would faze
he/she/it would faze
we would faze
they would faze

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fazing
you would be fazing
he/she/it would be fazing
we would be fazing
they would be fazing

FUTURE

I will faze
you will faze
he/she/it will faze
we will faze
they will faze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fazing
you will be fazing
he/she/it will be fazing
we will be fazing
they will be fazing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fazed
you will have fazed
he/she/it will have fazed
we will have fazed
they will have fazed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fazing
you will have been fazing
he/she/it will have been fazing
we will have been fazing
they will have been fazing

IMPERATIVE

you faze
we let´s faze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to faze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fazing
you were fazing
he/she/it was fazing
we were fazing
they were fazing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fazed

PAST PERFECT

I had fazed
you had fazed
he/she/it had fazed
we had fazed
they had fazed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fazing
you had been fazing
he/she/it had been fazing
we had been fazing
they had been fazing

PRESENT

I faze
you faze
he/she/it fazes
we faze
they faze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fazing
you are fazing
he/she/it is fazing
we are fazing
they are fazing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fazing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fazed
you have fazed
he/she/it has fazed
we have fazed
they have fazed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fazing
you have been fazing
he/she/it has been fazing
we have been fazing
they have been fazing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it faze

SIMPLE PAST

I fazed
you fazed
he/she/it fazed
we fazed
they fazed

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