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haze

1. haze \'ha-z\ vb [prob. back-formation fr. hazy] : to become hazy or 
   cloudy  : to make hazy, dull, or cloudy 
2. haze n [prob. back-formation fr. hazy] 1: fine dust, smoke, or light 
   vapor causing lack of transparency  2: vagueness of mind or mental 
   perception ust just sufficient to blur the vision but not obstruct it; MIST 
   implies a fine suspension of water droplets reducing but not cutting off 
   vision; FOG implies a denser condition than MIST with power to cut off 
   vision entirely. Figuratively HAZE suggests vagueness, MIST dimness or 
   uncertainty, FOG a blinding of mental or spiritual vision SYN syn MIST, 
   FOG: HAZE suggests a diffusion of smoke or d 
3. haze vt [origin unknown] 1: to harass by exacting unnecessary, 
   disagreeable, or difficult work  2a: to harass by banter, ridicule, or 
   criticism  2b: to play abusive and humiliating tricks on by way of 
   initiation  West  3: to drive (as cattle or horses) from horseback  - 
   haz.er n