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Meaning of fazing
The primary meaning of the word "fazing" is to cause someone to feel worried, frightened, or intimidated.
Etymology of fazing
The word "fazing" originated in the mid-17th century, likely derived from the verb "faze," which means to disturb or disconcert someone
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from mild discomfort to extreme fear or anxiety
Synonyms
intimidating
unsettling
disconcerting
disturbing
unnerving
unbalancing
discomfiting
perturbing
troubling
distressing
alarming
frightening
daunting
discouraging
demoralizing
disheartening
depressing
overwhelming
shocking
stunning
stupefying
bewildering
confounding
perplexing
puzzling
baffling
nonplusing
dismaying
demoralizing
unnerving
unsettling
frightening
terrifying
horrifying
petrifying
daunting
intimidating
cowing
awing
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel worried, frightened, or intimidated, typically because something is unexpected or surprising
- * To disturb or disrupt someone's confidence or composure
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident was fazing, and it took her a while to process what had happened
- * The complexity of the problem was fazing, but she was determined to find a solution
- * The sheer scale of the project was fazing, but the team was confident in their abilities
Antonyms
calming
soothing
reassuring
comforting
encouraging
uplifting
heartening
reassuring
stabilizing
steadying
balancing
composing
collecting
focusing
concentrating
clarifying
simplifying
alleviating
mitigating
moderating
relieving
easing
soothing
tranquilizing
appeasing
pacifying
mollifying