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haze
1[heyz]
noun
an aggregation in the atmosphere of very fine, widely dispersed, solid or liquid particles, or both, giving the air an opalescent appearance that subdues colors.
vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc..
The victims were still in a haze and couldn't describe the accident.
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become hazy.
haze
2[heyz]
verb (used with object)
to subject (freshmen, newcomers, etc.) to abusive or humiliating tricks and ridicule.
Chiefly Nautical.to harass with unnecessary or disagreeable tasks.
haze
1/ ɪ /
noun
meteorol
reduced visibility in the air as a result of condensed water vapour, dust, etc, in the atmosphere
the moisture or dust causing this
obscurity of perception, feeling, etc
verb
to make or become hazy
haze
2/ ɪ /
verb
to subject (fellow students) to ridicule or abuse
nautical to harass with humiliating tasks
Other Word Forms
- hazeless adjective
- ˈ noun
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of haze1
Origin of haze2
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The short clip shows a man running in a vast field of crops, through a haze of thick morning fog, as agents give chase on foot and in trucks.
California wildlife officials plan to complete a status review of the wolf population and are exploring the possibility of allowing harsher methods to haze the animals, including firing nonlethal ammunition at them.
One solution they have pushed is changing the law to allow people to set packs of hunting dogs after bears to haze them.
The main culprit is severe air pollution that hangs as haze above the region.
And so, aviation mayhem ensues, as Lucas fights off a coterie of bad guys through a haze of drugs and liquor.
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When To Use
Haze is a noun or adjective referring to a type of LSD (acid) or marijuana ... typically purple haze.Hazing, on the other hand, is an initiation ritual where people are subjected to all kinds of cruel and unusual tasks or humiliations.
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