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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/ heɪz /
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
- whenintr, often foll by over to make or become hazy
haze
2/ heɪz /
verb
- to subject (fellow students) to ridicule or abuse
- nautical to harass with humiliating tasks
Derived Forms
- ˈhazer, noun
Other Words From
- hazeless adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of haze1
Origin of haze2
Word History and Origins
Origin of haze1
Origin of haze2
Idioms and Phrases
see in a fog (haze) .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“I personally think that his performance is unbelievable,” says Haze.
Not according to Haze, who is decidedly Zen about his Method approach to Ballard.
The model Ireland Baldwin is less ambiguous but even more defiant when it comes to her relationship with the rapper Angel Haze.
With the country sinking ever further into a prescription drug-induced haze, one state has decided to fight back.
After lunch, I entered a mental haze: reaction times dropped 12% and short-term memory 11%.
The belated moon stole up from its lair, hovered above the sky-line, a gaudy orange sphere in the haze of smoke.
At ten o'clock a very thick haze spread over the land and so enveloped it that nothing could be distinguished.
Clouds of haze moved around, and when the moon came up she seemed to be glowering from her shroud.
A pallid haze breathes wanly on the surface of the impassive sky.
The upper edge of the sun was just visible above the horizon, gleaming through the haze like a speck of ruddy fire.
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