What does HAZES mean?

Parts of Speech

Hazes is a verb.

Definitions

Hazes means to cover or fill with a hazy or smoke-like atmosphere.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈheɪzɪz/
• UK: /ˈheɪzɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word hazes is derived from the noun haze, which means a state of reduced visibility due to a cloud of fine particles suspended in the air. The verb hazes is commonly used to describe the act of creating a hazy atmosphere, such as by smoking or by using special effects in a movie or play. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a situation that is unclear or confusing.

Synonyms

• Smokes
• Mists
• Fogs
• Hazes over
• Obscures

Related Words

• Hazed
• Hazer
• Hazes

Example Sentences

• The stage was hazed with smoke to create a mysterious atmosphere.
• The city was hazed in smog, making it difficult to breathe.
• The memory of that day was hazed over by time and distance.