haze
//heɪz//
Noun
hazeSingular
hazesPlural
1
A thin mist or light fog caused by fine particles of dust, smoke, or moisture in the air, reducing visibility.
A thin haze hung over the city, making the distant buildings hard to see.
2
A state of mental confusion or lack of clarity.
After the accident, she walked around in a haze for several days.
Verb
hazeInfinitive
hazePresent tense
hazedPast tense
hazedPast participle
hazingPresent participle
hazesThird-person singular
1
To subject someone to abusive or humiliating initiation rituals, especially as part of joining a group or organization.
The fraternity was suspended for hazing new members.
2
To become obscured or covered with a thin mist.
The distant mountains hazed over in the afternoon heat.