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Definitions for: Haze
[n] confusion characterized by lack of clarity
[n] atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
[v] harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
Webster (1913) Definition: Haze, n. [Cf. Icel. h["o]ss gray; akin to AS. hasu,
heasu, gray; or Armor. a['e]zen, ['e]zen, warm vapor,
exhalation, zephyr.]
Light vapor or smoke in the air which more or less impedes
vision, with little or no dampness; a lack of transparency in
the air; hence, figuratively, obscurity; dimness.
O'er the sky The silvery haze of summer drawn.
--Tennyson.
Above the world's uncertain haze. --Keble.
Haze, v. i.
To be hazy, or tick with haze. --Ray.
Haze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hazed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Hazing.] [Also haze.] [Cf. Sw. haza to hamstring, fr. has
hough, OD. h[ae]ssen ham.]
1. To harass by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or
difficult work.
2. To harass or annoy by playing abusive or shameful tricks
upon; to humiliate by practical jokes; -- used esp. of
college students; as, the sophomores hazed a freshman.
Synonyms: daze, fog
See Also: aerosol, confusion, disarray, harass, mental confusion, oppress, persecute
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