Haze: meaning, definitions and examples

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haze

 

[ heษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weather

Haze refers to atmospheric conditions that reduce visibility by scattering light. It is often caused by pollution, dust, or smoke in the air.

Synonyms

fog, mist, pollution, smog

Examples of usage

  • The city was covered in a thick haze, making it difficult to see the skyline.
  • The haze from the wildfires blanketed the entire region, creating health hazards for residents.
Context #2 | Verb

confusion

As a verb, haze means to confuse or disorient someone, often by subjecting them to hazing rituals or teasing in a group setting.

Synonyms

bully, harass, tease

Examples of usage

  • The new recruits were hazed by the senior members of the team as part of their initiation.
  • He felt hazed and uncertain about his position in the group after the teasing.

Translations

Translations of the word "haze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฉvoa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dunst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mgล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brume

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neblina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุจุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›พ้œพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ megla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพoka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ neblina

Etymology

The word 'haze' originated in the early 17th century, possibly from the Middle French word 'haser' meaning 'to annoy or irritate'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the atmospheric and social meanings we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,889, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.