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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Haze \Haze\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hazed} (h[=a]zd); p. pr. & vb.
n. {Hazing}.] [Also {hase}.] [Cf. Sw. haza to hamstring, fr.
has hough, OD. h[ae]ssen ham.]
1. To harass by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or
difficult work.
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2. To harass or annoy by playing abusive or shameful tricks
upon; to humiliate by practical jokes; -- used esp. of
college students, as an initiation rite into a fraternity
or other group; as, the sophomores hazed a freshman.
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