fazes
Knocks off balance
Fazes means disturbs or disconcerts.
Almost always appears in negative constructions: Nothing fazes her, He wasn't fazed by the criticism.
The word suggests someone remains calm or unruffled despite circumstances that might unsettle others.
Often confused with phases, which means stages or gradual transitions.
Disturbs or clatters
- unsettlesCauses disquiet or unease
- perturbsDisturbs or unsettles
- discomposesUpsets mental equilibrium
- flustersAgitates or confuses
agitates · shakes · unnerves · disquiets · jolts · disconcerts · dismays · bewilders
Free from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- placidCalm, undisturbed
tranquil · unperturbed · coolheaded · collected · unruffled · phlegmatic · equanimous · nonchalant
rattles
Disturbs or clatters
- unsettlesCauses disquiet or unease
- perturbsDisturbs or unsettles
- discomposesUpsets mental equilibrium
flusters · agitates · shakes · unnerves · disquiets · jolts · disconcerts · dismays · bewilders · confounds
calm
Free from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
placid · tranquil · unperturbed · coolheaded · collected · unruffled · phlegmatic · equanimous · nonchalant · poised