1. plural of haze; atmospheric conditions with reduced visibility due to fine particles

1. third person singular present of haze; subjects someone to harassment or humiliation as an initiation
Usage: often in educational or military contexts

Examples

• The morning hazes made it difficult to see the mountains.
• Summer hazes often reduce visibility in the valley.
• The senior student hazes the new recruits every year.
• The fraternity was banned for how it hazes pledges.
• Thick hazes covered the city during the wildfire season.
• The coach strictly forbids anyone who hazes younger players.