hazes Meaning & Definition
-ɪz
What Does Hazes Mean?
Hazes is a noun that means plural of haze. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of haze. As a verb, it means To be or become hazy, or thick with haze.
Word Facts for Hazes
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɪz/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
Hazes Definition (Noun)
- plural of haze
Hazes as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of haze
Noun
- Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility.
- A reduction of transparency of a clear gas or liquid.
- An analogous dullness on a surface that is ideally highly reflective or transparent.
The furniture has a haze, possibly from some kind of wax.
- Any state suggestive of haze in the atmosphere, such as mental confusion or vagueness of memory.
- (packaging) The degree of cloudiness or turbidity in a clear glass or plastic, measured in percent.
- Any substance causing turbidity in beer or wine.
Verb
- To be or become hazy, or thick with haze.
Verb
- To perform an unpleasant initiation ritual upon a usually non-consenting individual, especially freshmen to a closed community such as a college or military unit.
- To oppress or harass by forcing to do hard and unnecessary work.
- In a rodeo, to assist the bulldogger by keeping (the steer) running in a straight line.
Synonyms of Hazes
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Hazes synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hazes
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hazes in a Sentence
The furniture has a haze, possibly from some kind of wax.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Hazes
Hazes Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of hazes is /-ɪz/, spoken in 1 syllable.